Truck Jockey

Overview

PepsiCo Beverages Full Time Truck Jockey  In this role you will help us get our famous brands to the people who love them all across Canada. You’re ambitious and hard-working and see every challenge as an opportunity. You pride yourself on being motivated, strong and a team player, and you have strong organizational and communication skills. You want a job that will maximize your earning potential as well as open doors for the future and prefer to be out in the world rolling up your sleeves than behind a desk all day. Your experience may include customer service. This is a great role for people who worked successfully with a high degree of independence and have experience dealing with people.     Compensation: 

• $32.57 per hour with full-time hours and overtime opportunities 

• Shift Premium  

• Night: $0.80 

• Sunday: $2.25 

• Health and Dental Benefits, Pension and Match RSP  

  What you can expect from us:  

• A working environment that puts health and safety first 

• Great people and culture – proudly bring your whole self to work!  

• Future growth opportunities. We are one of Canada’s top 10 employers of youth. Ask us more in your interview! 

Responsibilities

• Jockey tractors, trailers, trucks to and from the docks and compound areas 

• Safely and efficiently manage traffic flow in the yard 

• Co-ordinate with drivers (common carrier and PBC) to check in/check out at appropriate door 

• Ensure PBC trailers in the yard are in assigned spots 

• Communicate loading information to and from the Delivery/Production Departments and  

• Shipper/Receiver/Checker 

• Reports tractor/trailer damages/deficiencies to the fleet department 

• Red tag tractors/trailers as required 

• Work within a team environment 

• Complete and hand in circle check report at the beginning of the shift 

• Follow Control & Compliance Rules and Regulations 

• Maintain work area in a neat and tidy condition 

• Ensure all assigned tractors are attached to their respective trailers every day to get the delivery drivers set up for their day 

• Starting all tractors in the winter 

• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor / Manager

 

Physical demands and working conditions:  

• You can lift/carry large loads up to 50 lbs repetitively throughout an 8-10 hour day 

• You can maneuver large loads by hand and with use of various aides, requiring a wide range of physical agility, flexibility, and strength 

• You will be exposed to a variety of weather and temperature ranges, and you will safely operate the equipment during poor road and driving conditions 

 

Qualifications

  

• A valid Class AZ driver’s license required with a proper understanding of MTO regulations and the HTA as it pertains to commercial drivers. 

• A clean abstract as well as a proven safe driving record. 

• Occasionally pushing/pulling/lifting  

• Frequent bending and reaching above the shoulder 

 Additional skills you may have (not required, these are assets) 

• Flexibility to work extended hours and overtime 

• Ability to drive manual transmission  

  About Us   PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our success lies in our people. We offer our employees opportunities to make a meaningful impact, gain new skills and build successful careers in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bring your unique perspective. Bring curiosity. Bring ingenuity. Bring drive. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.  

AI Disclosure:

 

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. 

 

Vacancy Status: This posting is for a newly created role.