Merchandiser - PepsiCo Opportunity in Clackamas, Oregon

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 spanning over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products that delight consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers retail success through efficient merchandising and distribution. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a company committed to sustainability, diversity, and community impact, while offering stable careers in dynamic environments. PepsiCo's merchandising roles are the backbone of its retail presence, ensuring products are perfectly positioned for maximum sales.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser for PepsiCo in Clackamas, Oregon, you'll cover the bustling Beaverton and Hillsboro areas, servicing large-volume grocery stores and retailers. This full-time position pays $24.50 per hour (approximately $50,960 annually based on standard hours) and involves hands-on product merchandising to drive sales and customer satisfaction. Expect a labor-intensive role with lifting cases of 20-45 pounds, using equipment like U-boats and pallet jacks, and building strong store relationships. The role offers a consistent schedule with designated start times and routes, plus opportunities to adjust schedules as you gain experience. Ideal for retail enthusiasts seeking reliable work with growth potential at a Fortune 500 powerhouse.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily impact will be felt across store aisles and backrooms. 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 availability.
• Transporting products from backroom 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 issues to store and PepsiCo management.
• Building customer relationships, delivering exceptional service, and complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures.
• Operating under minimal supervision with regular use of handheld devices for orders.

This self-managed role emphasizes reliability, physical stamina, and a customer-first mindset.

Daily Workflow

Start your shift by scanning in at designated stores, assess stock needs, rotate products, build displays, and end by organizing backrooms. Interaction with store personnel is key to fostering partnerships that enhance PepsiCo's shelf space dominance.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks driven individuals ready for field-based work. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly).
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Having a car or personal transportation for multi-store routes.

Helpful experience encompasses retail or grocery operations, product movement with equipment, merchandising shelves and displays, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, and verification of driving history. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws like California's Fair Chance Act.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its merchandisers with competitive compensation and support:

• $24.50 hourly rate with potential for schedule flexibility.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent, predictable schedule ideal for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive EEO policies ensuring inclusivity for all backgrounds.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits like health coverage, 401(k), and employee discounts (details upon hire).

These perks make this role a strong entry into PepsiCo's ecosystem.

Career Growth

Merchandising at PepsiCo is more than stocking shelves—it's a launchpad for advancement. Excel here to move into sales, route sales, or supervisory roles. PepsiCo invests in training, leadership development, and internal mobility, with many executives starting in field positions. Gain skills in inventory tech, customer analytics, and operations that transfer across industries. Long-term, contribute to PepsiCo's pep+ sustainability goals, blending profit with purpose.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability in a $90B+ enterprise, where your efforts directly fuel consumer favorites. Work in vibrant Oregon communities like Beaverton and Hillsboro, enjoying mileage pay and physical activity in a rewarding role. PepsiCo's culture champions diversity, innovation, and employee success—over 300,000 global team members can't be wrong. This merchandiser position offers immediate impact, reliable pay, and pathways to bigger opportunities. Be part of the team that refreshes the world.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

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

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment; a physical test is required.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursement provided.

What's the pay and location focus?

$24.50/hour; routes cover Beaverton/Hillsboro from Clackamas base.

How does PepsiCo support fair hiring?

We comply with all fair chance ordinances and EEO laws, reviewing backgrounds per legal standards.

Ready to stock success? Apply for PepsiCo Merchandiser in Clackamas today.