About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Mountain Dew. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer-pleasing products while fostering positive impact on the planet. PepsiCo's PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the U.S. market with refreshing beverages and snacks, making it a powerhouse in the consumer goods industry. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Auburn, Washington, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves and displays. This full-time position, paying $23.50 per hour, involves hands-on work in large-volume grocery and retail stores. You'll stock shelves, rotate products, build eye-catching displays, and maintain organized backrooms. This labor-intensive role requires physical stamina—lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. With a consistent schedule and specific start times, you'll service assigned accounts independently, building relationships with store personnel while delivering top-tier customer service. It's an entry point to PepsiCo's supply chain excellence, offering real-world experience in merchandising and retail operations.

Why This Role Matters

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, directly influencing product visibility and sales. Your efforts ensure customers find fresh, attractively displayed products, driving brand loyalty and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

In this self-managed role, you'll handle a range of tasks to keep stores stocked and appealing:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to boost visibility.
• Keep backroom stock neat and orderly, managing inventory efficiently.
• Communicate store issues to managers and build strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Service accounts during management-set times, operating under minimal supervision with handheld devices for orders.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a PepsiCo Merchandiser, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have a car or personal transportation for multi-store visits within shifts.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, education, employment, and driving history verification are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws, including California's Fair Chance Act and San Francisco/Los Angeles ordinances. All hires receive equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its employees with a robust package beyond the $23.50 hourly rate (equating to approximately $48,880 annually):

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility: vacation, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Nine company holidays for work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Opportunities for schedule flexibility with tenure.

Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video for an inside look.

Career Growth

This Merchandiser role is a launchpad for advancement at PepsiCo. Gain hands-on skills in merchandising, inventory, and customer relations that open doors to supervisory positions, sales routes, or supply chain management. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership tracks, and internal mobility. Many start here and progress to roles like Route Sales Representative or Merchandising Supervisor, building long-term careers in a Fortune 500 company focused on growth.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, competitive pay, and a supportive culture. In Auburn, WA, you'll work locally with global impact, enjoying predictable schedules and self-directed work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo champions diversity and inclusion. Experience the pride of powering America's favorite snacks and drinks while advancing your career in a premium brand environment.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a full-time position? Yes, full-time with consistent schedules and specific start times.

Q: What physical demands are involved? Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, squatting, pushing/pulling—pass our physical test.

Q: Do I need my own vehicle? Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

Q: Are criminal backgrounds considered? Yes, per fair chance laws after conditional offer.

Q: How do I apply? Submit via our careers site—EEO applies. Download EEO documents for rights info.