Truck Driving for Pepsi

MassHole · Dec 12, 2010

davenjeip said: ↑

I have a problem with Pepsi, or maybe it is just the local distrubutor.

I was unemployed earlier in the year and hit a point where I was getting desperate. Spent a lot of time every day filling out applications, and really needed to get every one out there that I possibly could.

Followed an ad online, on one of the job websites, for a job working for Pepsi. Spent a good bit of time filling out what was possibly the most involved application I did, which involved me taking the time to look up some information that I did not already have at hand.

Finally get to the end of the app, and get the message that they are not actually hiring nor is there really an open position, but I may be considered in the future if a job opens up.

Keep in mind that I did not just go to a Pepsi website and apply, but actually followed links from an advertised job. Why advertise for a job that doesn't actually exist? Not only does it seem wastefull from a company perspective, but it was also a big waste of my time during a period when I did not have time to waste.

Not really that big of a deal, but it's one of those things that really rubbed me the wrong way, and has really stuck with me even after close to a year.
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Ya that's exactly what I did although I'm getting responses and working through the hiring process

VIDEODROME · Dec 12, 2010

Same thing as Mass and Dave. Maybe I should have applied in person although some places seem to discourage that. They don't want to be fielding all the applicants hunting for jobs.

I was interested in Pepsi out of Coldwater, MI

Oh well I'm in another driving job for now.

EZ Money · Dec 13, 2010

I tried doing the in person thing with Pepsi. The guard at the gate turned me away and stated all apps had to be done online...

zaptear · Dec 13, 2010

jfred74 said: ↑

The wages are good, but you will earn every penny. I used to work for Coke, basically the same set up as Pepsi. There is no shutting down in bad weather. Rain or shine, hot or freezing, those cases come off the truck period. Can be very grueling work. Humping pop over snow banks in the winter sucks. Be careful in summer too. You get all hot and sweaty pulling the pop off the truck and then freeze when you have to go into the cooler for about half an hour to put the cooler pop away. I got sick more in the summertime than I did winter. It's not too bad once you get used to it though. Work available everyday. I did it for six years until I was injured and had to have back surgery. I would still be there if that hadn't happened.
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thats about right its a lot of work we dont get helpers ether

mgt1085 · Dec 15, 2010

i work for pepsi co at one time i worked for pepsi americas which was the second largest behind pbg before the merger im a transport driver u can and be prepared for the addition of all gatorade products and tropicanna products the guys here do 700+ a day on a side load going to 16 bay reefers

zaptear · Dec 15, 2010

we only have one plant up here in vermont. its our drive time that keeps us from haveing that much 600 is a big day can do as much as 5hrs a day in just driveing. with only 10-14 stops one of my days its 2hrs to my 1st stop. i aslo work out of a 16 bay. and drive a 10 speed freightliner

MassHole · Dec 15, 2010

i have a phone interview with pepsi tomorrow morning. the position is for a relief driver though. Ill know more details tomorrow obviously but just the word relief scares me a little since it doesnt sound like a full time job however, when I did all the information and paperwork for the position it said it was 40 hours so Im a little confused. Is there always the need for a relief driver everyday, is there always guys calling out or on vacation? guess ill know tomorrow i hope

walleye · Dec 16, 2010

A relief driver fills in for vacations and sick drivers,...

However if you offer to also load trucks or be a drivers helper when they don't need the relief driver they will more than likely keep you working in some capacity,....

EZ Money · Dec 16, 2010

With many companies a relief driver will turn into a full time position..
If they hire you hang with it. Good luck!

MassHole · Dec 16, 2010

Ya that's what I was thinking walleye. Well interview tomorrow morning, hope it all goes well.hey zaptear, did you have to do multiple face to face interviews or just one. Back about 10 years ago I had to go thru 3 interviews before getting hired at best buy. Never really had to many interviews. I always walked in and got the job or thru word of mouth. Didn't know how yours went though when you got hired

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