About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes 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-loved products while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the merchandising and distribution of its refreshing beverages across the U.S., ensuring they reach shelves fresh and appealing to customers.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Lansing, Michigan, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This full-time position offers a competitive $23.00 per hour salary, translating to approximately $47,840 annually based on standard hours, with an upside potential reflecting performance and opportunities. Reporting to local management, you'll follow a consistent schedule with specific start times, servicing assigned accounts efficiently. This labor-intensive role demands physical stamina—lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. Ideal for retail enthusiasts, it combines hands-on merchandising with customer interaction, all while operating under minimal supervision in a self-managed environment.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, transforming backroom stock into eye-catching displays that drive sales. You'll collaborate with store personnel, resolve issues swiftly, and maintain compliance with scan-in/scan-out procedures and designated routes. With regular use of handheld devices for orders, this role blends physical work with tech-savvy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned high-volume accounts.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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 boost visibility.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while organizing pallets and inventory.
• Communicating store issues to managers and building strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through attentiveness, rapport-building, and handling requests.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and servicing accounts during designated times.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable), demonstrating ability to lift, push, pull, bend, reach, and squat with 20-45 lb cases.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have a car or personal transportation to access multiple store locations within assigned shifts.

Helpful experience includes:

• Retail or grocery store work, understanding operations, backrooms, and stocking.
• Moving products safely with equipment like U-Boats or dollies.
• Merchandising skills: filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock, and managing inventory.
• Customer service: handling complaints and meeting needs.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its Merchandisers with competitive compensation and support:

• $23.00 hourly pay ($47,840 yearly base).
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with specific start times and potential for varied shifts over time.
• Regular, reliable attendance rewarded in a stable full-time role.
• Comprehensive Equal Opportunity Employer policies, including protections for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles in sales, distribution, management, and beyond. Gain hands-on experience in supply chain, customer relations, and operations—skills transferable across PepsiCo's vast network. Many start here and advance to supervisory positions, route sales, or corporate opportunities, with training programs and mentorship available.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo's Lansing team to be part of a global leader delivering joy through beverages. Enjoy job stability, physical activity in a dynamic setting, and direct impact on sales. With a supportive culture emphasizing safety, fairness, and growth, this role suits self-starters passionate about retail and consumer products. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability and diversity makes it an employer of choice in Michigan's job market.

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, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, and operating equipment.

Do I need my own vehicle?

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

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Qualified applicants are reviewed per fair chance ordinances and FCRA.

How do I apply?

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