About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering innovative products that bring joy to millions daily. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through exceptional merchandising, distribution, and customer partnerships. As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Colby, Kansas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these beloved products shine on shelves across large-volume grocery stores. PepsiCo values integrity, collaboration, and sustainability, fostering an inclusive environment where every team member contributes to our mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Colby, Kansas, is a full-time, hands-on role perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in dynamic retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll service assigned accounts by stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom organization. This labor-intensive job 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 enjoy reliable hours and the chance to build lasting customer relationships. Starting at $20.25 per hour, this role offers mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use, making it ideal for those in rural Kansas seeking stable employment with a global leader.

Day-to-Day Impact

Each shift, you'll transform store layouts to maximize product visibility and sales, ensuring PepsiCo brands are front-and-center. Interact directly with store personnel, address issues promptly, and use handheld devices for efficient order management. Operating under minimal supervision, this self-managed role empowers you to deliver top-tier customer service while complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures and designated routes.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties focus on execution and excellence:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned large-volume accounts like grocery stores.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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 including signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Maintain neat and orderly backroom stock, organizing pallets and inventory.
• Communicate store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership while building strong store-level relationships.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through attentiveness, rapport-building, and issue resolution.
• Operate handheld devices for order input and follow all operating procedures with regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks candidates ready for physical fieldwork and customer-facing tasks. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Having a car or personal transportation for multi-store routes within your shift.

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

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo means accessing competitive compensation and support:

• $20.25 hourly pay, equating to approximately $42,120 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel in your personal vehicle.
• Consistent scheduling with opportunities for varied shifts over time.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies protecting against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Training and tools for success, including equipment and handheld devices.
• Realistic Job Preview Video available to set clear expectations.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your development. Starting as a Merchandiser builds foundational skills in sales, operations, and customer engagement—pathways to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or beyond. With performance-based opportunities, you'll gain experience in a self-managed environment that hones leadership. PepsiCo's global network offers mobility, training programs, and mentorship, turning entry-level positions into long-term careers. Many alumni advance to management, leveraging hands-on expertise in merchandising and retail execution.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo in Colby, Kansas, for stability in a rural setting with big-company backing. Be part of a brand that refreshes the world, while enjoying work-life balance through predictable routes and local focus. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity, supports veterans, and champions second chances. With mileage perks and physical yet rewarding work, this role suits active individuals passionate about retail success. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the impact firsthand. PepsiCo: where your effort creates lasting impressions on shelves and in communities.

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, squatting, pushing/pulling—passing a physical test may be required.

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—equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.