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Pratt Industries

Warehouse Forklift Driver PM

Salinas, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.50/hr

Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. * Complete and document a forklift inspection ... Remove finished goods from machines. * Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage ...

Pratt Industries

Warehouse Forklift Driver PM

Salinas, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.50/hr

Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. * Complete and document a forklift inspection ... Remove finished goods from machines. * Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage ...

Pratt Industries

Warehouse Forklift Driver PM

Salinas, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.50/hr

Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. * Complete and document a forklift inspection ... Remove finished goods from machines. * Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage ...

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Dryer Operator

San Juan Bautista, CA · On-site

$20 - $21.50/hr

... to operate production equipment and follow established operating procedures ● Can safely lift ... machine safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures ● Is willing to perform a variety of ...

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How much do machine operate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine operate in Monterey, CA is $20.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.12 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Machine Operate vs Equipment Operator?

AspectMachine OperateEquipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certificationsSimilar credentials, often includes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, construction sitesConstruction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, logisticsConstruction, mining, transportation
Job FocusOperating machinery to produce goods or perform tasksDriving, maneuvering, and operating heavy equipment

Both Machine Operate and Equipment Operator roles involve operating machinery in industrial or construction settings. While they share similar credentials and work environments, Equipment Operator often emphasizes driving and maneuvering large equipment, whereas Machine Operate may focus more on operating specific machines for manufacturing or processing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Monterey, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,921 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

PepsiCo Driver - Food Service/Vending Product Delivery $25-$34/hr

PepsiCo

Monterey, CA • On-site

$55K - $75K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 897 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

153rd of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking Delivery Drivers / Vending Product Delivery Drivers to deliver beverages, snacks, and vending products to retail stores, businesses, and vending machine locations on an assigned route. Drivers are responsible for loading their delivery truck, driving an assigned route, delivering product to stores and vending locations, stocking shelves or vending machines, rotating product, collecting payments where required, and maintaining accurate delivery and inventory records. Drivers also build product displays, ensure vending machines are fully stocked and operational, and maintain positive relationships with store managers and business owners. This position typically pays $25 to $34 per hour or $55,000 to $75,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime pay, route bonuses, performance bonuses, and commission for vending or product sales depending on the route and location. Drivers must safely operate a company delivery truck, follow DOT regulations when applicable, use handheld devices to track deliveries and inventory, and follow company safety and merchandising standards. Drivers are responsible for meeting delivery schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring vending machines and store shelves are stocked according to company standards. Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, pension benefits in some locations, paid time off, paid holidays, company uniforms, and opportunities for advancement into Route Sales Representative or management roles. Some routes may also offer commission pay, route bonuses, and safety bonuses.

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About PepsiCo

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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Purchase, NY, US

Year founded

1965

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