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. 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 impacts on communities and the planet. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the merchandising and distribution of refreshing beverages across the U.S., creating exciting entry-level opportunities like the Merchandiser role in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Bowling Green, Kentucky, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products are prominently displayed and readily available in high-volume grocery stores and retail locations. This full-time, labor-intensive position offers a consistent schedule with specific start times, providing stability and predictability. Starting at $18.10 per hour, you'll handle stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. This self-managed role requires minimal supervision, interacting directly with store personnel to build relationships and deliver exceptional service. With mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle, it's an ideal opportunity for reliable individuals seeking hands-on work in the fast-paced consumer goods industry.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, products are fresh, and promotional displays drive sales. You'll navigate multi-store routes efficiently, using handheld devices for orders and complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures. This position suits those who thrive in dynamic retail environments, offering physical activity, customer interaction, and the satisfaction of visible results.

Key Responsibilities

The Merchandiser role demands precision, physical stamina, and a customer-focused mindset. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials such as signs and banners to boost visibility.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong customer relationships at the store level through proactive communication and attentiveness.
• Delivering service during designated times, operating under minimal supervision with regular attendance.

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 pounds per case, bending, reaching, squatting).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have a car or personal transportation for accessing multiple store locations per shift.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery store work, product movement with equipment, merchandising shelves and displays, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Hourly pay of $18.10, equating to approximately $37,648 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using your personal vehicle.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities to attain varied shifts over time.
• Comprehensive pre-employment support, including realistic job preview videos.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits package, fostering work-life balance and professional development.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to advancement within PepsiCo's vast network. Many team members progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or operations management. PepsiCo invests in training, leadership programs, and internal mobility, with opportunities to relocate or specialize in sales, supply chain, or marketing. Your hands-on experience builds transferable skills in merchandising, customer relations, and logistics, positioning you for long-term success in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Bowling Green for a role that's more than stocking shelves—it's about powering moments of joy through our beloved brands. Enjoy job stability, physical activity, and direct impact on sales in a supportive, inclusive culture. With PepsiCo's global reach and commitment to sustainability, you'll contribute to a purpose-driven company while building a rewarding career. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action and apply today to bring PepsiCo products to life in Kentucky stores.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time role with a consistent schedule and specific start times.

What physical demands are involved?

The job is labor-intensive, involving lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, a personal car is required for multi-store routes, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Are criminal background checks conducted?

Yes, post-conditional offer, including drug screening and driving history verification, with fair chance considerations.

What experience is preferred?

Retail, grocery stocking, merchandising, inventory management, and customer service experience is helpful but not required.