About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker. With operations in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products that delight consumers worldwide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo champions diversity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with applicable laws such as the Fair Chance Ordinances. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic company committed to sustainability, community impact, and employee growth.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Barre, Vermont, offers a hands-on opportunity to ensure our products shine on store shelves. This full-time role pays $24.00 per hour (approximately $49,920 annually based on standard hours) and involves servicing large-volume grocery stores. You'll stock shelves, rotate products, set up eye-catching displays, and maintain backroom organization. This labor-intensive job requires physical stamina—lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-boats and pallet jacks. With a consistent schedule, minimal supervision, and chances to adjust routes over time, it's ideal for self-starters who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Interact daily with store personnel, build relationships, and contribute to PepsiCo's market dominance in Vermont.

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlike generic retail jobs, PepsiCo Merchandisers gain exposure to sales routes, inventory logistics, and customer-facing strategies, building transferable skills for career advancement within a Fortune 500 powerhouse.

Key Responsibilities

As a Merchandiser, your day-to-day impact includes:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to maximize visibility and sales.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Setting up promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Maintaining neat backroom stock and communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, building rapport, and operating under minimal supervision with handheld devices for orders.
• Following designated routes, scan-in/scan-out procedures, and servicing accounts on schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, 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 routes within shifts.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work (stocking aisles, managing inventory), product movement with equipment, merchandising (building displays, rotating stock), backroom organization, and customer service. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history. PepsiCo provides mileage reimbursement for sales routes.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team with competitive compensation and support:

• $24.00 hourly rate with potential for schedule flexibility over time.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle.
• Regular, predictable full-time hours in a self-managed role.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies protecting against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's global resources, training, and Realistic Job Preview Video for informed decisions.

Career Growth

Start as a Merchandiser and unlock pathways to sales, distribution, management, or beyond. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training, mentorship, and internal mobility. Many advance to route sales, key account specialists, or operations leadership, leveraging hands-on experience in a high-volume market like Barre, Vermont.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability in the essential food and beverage sector, a supportive culture, and real impact on local stores. In Barre, enjoy Vermont's scenic beauty while representing world-class brands. With fair chance hiring and a commitment to safety, PepsiCo builds inclusive teams that win together. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a physical job?
A: Yes, it involves lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, and squatting.

Q: Do I need my own car?
A: Yes, for multi-store access; mileage is reimbursed.

Q: What's the schedule like?
A: Consistent with specific start times; opportunities to adjust with tenure.

Q: Are criminal backgrounds considered?
A: Yes, per fair chance laws and FCRA compliance.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit via our careers site—qualified applicants receive full consideration.