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, Quaker, and Doritos. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering innovative products that bring joy to consumers every day. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community impact, PepsiCo employs over 300,000 people worldwide. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through exceptional merchandising and distribution. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions help sustain our position as a market leader in the consumer goods industry.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Jamestown, New York, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products are prominently displayed and readily available in high-volume grocery and retail stores. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $46,800 USD per year ($22.50/hour), with opportunities for schedule flexibility as you gain experience. The role is labor-intensive, involving physical tasks like lifting 20-45 pound cases, stocking shelves, and setting up eye-catching displays. You'll operate under minimal supervision, building strong relationships with store personnel while following a consistent route and schedule. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals with retail experience who thrive in fast-paced environments. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily impact will include a range of hands-on tasks designed to maximize product visibility and sales:

• 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• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• 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.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, building rapport, and complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures.

Physical Demands

This role requires bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling, with regular lifting of cases weighing 20-45 pounds. You'll service multiple stores per shift, requiring reliable personal transportation.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this Merchandiser role at PepsiCo, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have access to a personal vehicle for multi-store routes (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Pass a physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery store work, product merchandising, inventory management, customer service, and safe equipment operation. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verification of employment and driving history in compliance with fair chance laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Fixed salary of $46,800 USD annually ($22.50/hour).
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle.
• Consistent schedules with potential for varied shifts over time.
• Opportunities for advancement in sales, distribution, and management.
• Equal opportunity employment, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.
• Comprehensive training and realistic job previews to set you up for success.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to PepsiCo's robust career ladder. Many advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or Operations Supervisor. With performance-based opportunities, internal training programs, and a focus on development, PepsiCo invests in your future. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, customer relations, and inventory—skills transferable across our global operations. Join a company where 90% of leaders started in field roles, and build a long-term career in the dynamic food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

PepsiCo stands out as an employer of choice in Jamestown, NY, offering stability in a labor-intensive role with premium pay and growth potential. Work with world-class brands, interact directly with customers, and contribute to a company committed to sustainability (e.g., PepsiCo Positive initiatives). As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. In Jamestown, enjoy a supportive team environment, predictable routes, and the satisfaction of seeing your merchandising efforts boost sales. If you're self-motivated and ready for physical work with real rewards, PepsiCo is your launchpad.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

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

What physical requirements are there?

Expect lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, and using equipment; a physical test may apply.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, a personal vehicle is required for multi-store access, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Qualified applicants with records are evaluated per fair chance laws and FCRA guidelines.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online—PepsiCo reviews all qualified candidates promptly.

This role offers more than a job; it's a pathway to professional success at a global icon. Apply now for the Merchandiser position in Jamestown, New York!