About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker. 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 career opportunities in dynamic retail environments.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Commerce, Georgia, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves and displays. This full-time position, paying $21.25 per hour (approximately $44,200 USD annually), involves hands-on work in large-volume grocery and retail stores. You'll stock shelves, rotate products, set up eye-catching displays, and maintain organized backrooms. This labor-intensive role 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, specific start times, and opportunities for varied shifts over time, this self-managed position offers reliability and autonomy in a fast-paced setting.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, building relationships with store personnel while ensuring products are always fresh, accessible, and attractively presented. You'll service accounts during designated times, use handheld devices for orders, and communicate effectively to resolve issues, contributing directly to sales success and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

The Merchandiser role demands precision, efficiency, and a customer-first mindset. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Keeping backroom stock neat and orderly while managing inventory.
• Communicating store issues to managers and building strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through attentiveness and rapport-building.
• Operating under minimal supervision with regular, reliable 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 lbs repeatedly).
• Possess a car or personal transportation for multi-store routes.
• Hold a valid U.S. Driver's License with proof of insurance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history for safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including California's Fair Chance Act and San Francisco's ordinances. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring no discrimination based on 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:

• Base pay of $21.25/hour ($44,200/year), with estimated upside to $48,663 based on performance.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules and opportunities for different shifts with tenure.
• Access to Realistic Job Preview Video for informed decisions.
• Comprehensive EEO policies, pay transparency, and fair hiring practices.
• Career development resources and growth paths within PBNA.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in talent development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles like Route Sales, Sales District Leader, or beyond. With hands-on experience in merchandising, inventory, and customer relations, you'll build transferable skills for advancement in supply chain, sales, and operations. PepsiCo's global scale provides training programs, mentorship, and promotions based on performance, making this an entry point to a rewarding career in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser in Commerce, GA, means being part of a legacy brand that refreshes the world. Enjoy stable employment, physical activity in a purposeful role, and the pride of seeing PepsiCo products delight customers daily. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—backed by EEO policies—creates an inclusive workplace. With mileage perks, reliable pay, and growth potential, this position offers work-life balance and professional fulfillment in Georgia's vibrant retail market.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time role?

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 transport equipment.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with a valid driver's license and insurance; mileage is reimbursed.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws.

How do I apply?

Click to view the Realistic Job Preview Video and submit your application today!