City : Lethbridge

Category : Supply Chain

Industry : Food and Beverage Industry

Employer : PepsiCo Canada

The Role: Class 1 Driver 

Frito Lay (a division of PepsiCo) has a current opening for a Licensed Class 1 Driver.  

Why Drive for Us? 

• Earn up to $100,000+ per year 

• 5-day work week, 2 consecutive days off every week 

• Canada only, no trips to USA. Set delivery schedules each week. 

• $2,500 Signing bonus, Employer Funded Retirement Plan, RRSP Matching, full flexible benefit package, and annual bonus 

• Excellent salary/wages including extra pay for LCV and BC KM’s 

•  Kilometer, case and delay pay  

Schedule: 

• This position will be based out of Lethbridge, AB and will be required to work a combination of 2-day and 3-day over-the-road runs through Western Canada each week. The assigned runs will be dependent on current business needs.  

What you’ll be working on: 

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): 

• Operate a tractor/trailer truck to make long-distance pick-ups and deliveries of our finished products.  

• Check and assist in the unloading of the trailer. 

• Fully inspect the vehicle prior to beginning the route to ensure proper and safe handling conditions.  

• Collect all proper authorizations prior to beginning route. 

• Maintain an accurate DOT log. 

• Ensure safety and compliance of load. 

• Regular and reliable attendance. 

• Completing Quality/Food Safety training and adhering to the Food Safety Pre Requisite Programs (PRP/oPRP) that is required for your area. 

• Delivery of product to Frito Lay facilities and external customers in Western Canada with single or Long Combination vehicles (LCV’s). 

• Offloading trailers with hand carts or palletizing cases at destination (average case weight is 4 kgs). 

• Travelling safely complying with Frito Lay Canada controls, Traffic Safety legislation, and Commercial Vehicle regulations. 

• Be customer focused and be a team player. 

Please note: the successful candidate for this role must be able to provide 3-year clean drivers abstract, pass a criminal background check, and complete a functional assessment.  

Key Qualifications: 

• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License. 

• 2 years Class 1 driving experience. 

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• Able to maintain professional disposition even when faced with difficult situations.  

• Able to complete routes safely in varied driving conditions. 

At Frito Lay Canada, we are the saviors of the smiles and heroes of the hangry. You’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at Frito Lay Canada means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. It takes a lot of muscle power and pride to create products that deliver smiles. This is a place where you stand out when you join in. Become a Frito Lay Canada team member.