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. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering innovative products that delight consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through direct-store-delivery operations, ensuring our products are perfectly placed in stores nationwide. As a Merchandiser in Lake City, Florida, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic supply chain, bringing PepsiCo's refreshing products to local communities. Our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation makes us a top employer in the food and beverage industry.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Lake City, Florida, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for energetic individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll be responsible for product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores and other key accounts. This labor-intensive job involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. With a consistent schedule, specific start times, and opportunities to adjust routes over time, this role offers reliability and flexibility. Earn $20.55 per hour while using your personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed) to service multiple locations. No prior experience is required, but retail or grocery backgrounds are a plus. Join PepsiCo and become the face of our brands on store shelves.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your day-to-day duties ensure our products are always fresh, available, and attractively displayed. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotating products in the backroom and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from backroom to shelf using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive sales.
• Keeping backroom stock neat and orderly while managing inventory.
• Communicating store issues to managers and building strong relationships with store personnel.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Operating under minimal supervision with self-managed responsibilities.
• Using handheld devices to input orders and track activities.

This role requires physical stamina, as you'll lift cases weighing 20-45 pounds, bend, reach, squat, push, and pull throughout your shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable candidates ready to hit the ground running. 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.
• Demonstrating regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores, moving products with equipment, merchandising shelves, managing backroom inventory, and serving customers. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. We proudly consider qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles. All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Physical Demands

This position is labor-intensive, involving lifting 20-45 pound cases, loading/unloading, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting. Field work means interacting with store staff, vendors, and the public away from company offices.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Hourly pay of $20.55, equating to approximately $42,744 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with potential for varied work times as you gain experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within PBNA and PepsiCo.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies and fair chance hiring practices.
• Access to Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action.

These perks make the Merchandiser role an excellent entry point into a stable career.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to PepsiCo's vast career ladder. Excel in this role, and you could advance to Bulk Merchandiser, Route Sales, Sales Supervisor, or even district management positions. PepsiCo invests in training, leadership development, and internal mobility. Many of our executives began in frontline roles like this. With PBNA's focus on performance, you'll have clear paths to promotions, skill-building, and long-term success in the beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a premium career in Lake City, Florida. We're not just a job; we're a launchpad to meaningful work with global impact. Enjoy working with beloved brands, supportive teams, and a culture of inclusion. Our Merchandisers are essential to keeping America refreshed, and we reward dedication with growth opportunities. Lake City's location offers a great work-life balance in a vibrant community. Apply now and stock your future with PepsiCo.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

No, but retail, grocery, or merchandising experience is helpful.

What does the schedule look like?

Consistent with specific start times; opportunities to adjust with time.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

Is this a physical job?

Yes, involving lifting 20-45 lbs and using equipment.

What about background checks?

Conditional offer includes background, drug screen, and driving history review per fair chance laws.

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