Job Description
Overview
We are PepsiCo
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities
Job Overview:
Responsible for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances.
- Responsible for prompt delivery in bulk, or bag to assigned customers and ensured that Products were delivered with no driver related defects.
- Communicating with despatch regarding delivery details, delays and problems with the delivery.
- Monitoring the operation of vehicles to ensure safe driving practices are used at all times.
- Maintaining accurate records of fuel usage, vehicle maintenance schedules and cargo loads and ensure that fuel consumption is at the agreed standard.
- Inspecting and maintaining vehicles to ensure they are safe for operation on the road.
- Responsible for inspection of tyres, lights, trailer couplings and maintaining of oil and water levels to accepted standards.
- Ensure truck maintained in good order, including general cleanliness and condition of bodywork and no issued equipment or sparewheels missing.
- Responsible for reporting of defects/zero breakdowns, responsible for safety of vehicle and adherence to good driving practices including safety inspection stops.
- Responsible for initial fault finding iro vehicle breakdowns, including tyre changes.
- Ensured availability on Cell Phone.
- Zero Speed/Traffic related fines.
- Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Matric.
- Long distance Code 14 licensed driver.
- Ability to drive for long periods of time.
- Navigation skills.
- Ability to lift heavy objects if needed.
- Knowledge of road safety rules.
- Communication Skills.
“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
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