About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering consumer-loved products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through innovative merchandising, distribution, and customer partnerships. As a Merchandiser in Batesville, Arkansas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves and in coolers, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Batesville, Arkansas, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in dynamic retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll service large-volume stores like grocery chains, focusing on product placement, stock rotation, and display excellence. This labor-intensive job offers a consistent schedule with specific start times and customer routes, providing stability and the potential to adjust schedules over time. At $20.00 per hour, this entry-level opportunity includes mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle, making it ideal for reliable drivers seeking steady work with growth potential in the food and beverage industry.

Day-to-Day Impact

Expect to lift cases weighing 20-45 pounds, use equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks, and interact directly with store personnel. This self-managed role emphasizes minimal supervision, handheld device use for orders, and building rapport with store managers to drive sales.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties ensure products are always fresh, attractive, and accessible:

• 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• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• 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 while managing inventory.
• Communicate store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Build strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and operate handheld devices for orders.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks candidates who meet these basic qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, reaching, squatting).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License with proof of insurance.
• Personal car or transportation for multi-store routes.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser comes with competitive rewards:

• $20.00 per hour base pay (approximately $41,600 annually based on full-time hours).
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel in your personal vehicle.
• Consistent full-time schedule with opportunities for varied shifts over time.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies protecting race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video for an inside look.
• Potential for career advancement in supply chain, sales, and operations.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles like Route Sales, Sales District Leader, or Supply Chain Manager. With hands-on experience in merchandising and customer relations, you'll build transferable skills for long-term success. Many start here and climb the ranks, benefiting from training programs, mentorship, and performance-based promotions in PBNA's expansive network.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, impact, and community. In Batesville, Arkansas, you'll support local stores while representing global brands. Enjoy a supportive culture emphasizing safety, innovation, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, PepsiCo champions diversity and provides a platform for meaningful work that delights consumers daily. With mileage perks and reliable pay, this role balances physical demands with professional rewards.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a full-time position? Yes, full-time with a consistent schedule.

Q: What physical demands are involved? Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment.

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 PepsiCo careers portal; watch the Realistic Job Preview Video first.

This Batesville Merchandiser role is your entry to PepsiCo's dynamic world—apply now and stock your future!