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 bring joy to consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through exceptional merchandising, distribution, and customer partnerships. As a Merchandiser in Livingston, Louisiana, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves across the BOGALUSA/FRANKLINTON area, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and snack.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Livingston, Louisiana, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in dynamic retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll service large-volume stores like grocery chains, focusing on product placement, stock rotation, and display excellence. This labor-intensive job offers a consistent schedule with specific start times and routes, providing stability while allowing opportunities to adjust schedules as you gain experience. Earning $21.40 per hour (approximately $44,512 annually), this role includes mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to visit multiple stores. It's ideal for those with retail or grocery experience seeking reliable employment with a global leader.

Day-to-Day Impact

Expect a mix of physical activity and customer interaction: lifting cases up to 45 pounds, organizing backrooms, and building eye-catching displays. You'll use tools like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks to move products efficiently, all while fostering strong relationships with store personnel.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties ensure products are always fresh, accessible, and appealing:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to drive sales.
• Keep backroom stock neat and orderly, managing inventory effectively.
• Communicate store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership while building customer relationships.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through communication, rapport-building, and attentiveness.
• Operate under minimal supervision using handheld devices for orders.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks candidates who meet these basic qualifications and bring helpful experience:

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, reaching, squatting).
• Must have a car or personal transportation for multi-store visits.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Helpful Experience

• Retail or grocery store work (understanding operations, stocking, inventory).
• Moving products safely with equipment like U-Boats or dollies.
• Merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock).
• Managing backroom inventory (organizing pallets, stacking products).
• Serving customers (handling complaints, meeting needs).

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 and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team with competitive compensation and support:

• Pay: $21.40/hour, with mileage reimbursement for sales routes.
• Schedule: Consistent start times and routes, with potential for varied schedules.
• EEO: Equal opportunity employer—race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Self-managed role in a supportive environment.
• Additional Perks: Access to PepsiCo's employee discounts, wellness programs, and training resources.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors at PepsiCo. Excel here to advance into sales, route sales, or supervisory roles. PepsiCo invests in talent through training, leadership development, and internal mobility programs. Many employees begin in field roles like this and progress to regional management, leveraging skills in merchandising, customer service, and operations. With PBNA's focus on growth in the beverage sector, your contributions directly impact market share and brand success.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for stability, purpose, and excitement. Work with beloved brands, collaborate with store teams, and see immediate results from your efforts. In Livingston, LA, serving the BOGALUSA/FRANKLINTON area means local impact with global backing. Enjoy a premium work culture emphasizing safety, innovation, and inclusion. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the role.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time with a consistent schedule tailored to store needs.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

What's the pay and location focus?

$21.40/hr in Livingston, LA, servicing BOGALUSA/FRANKLINTON stores only.

How does PepsiCo support fair hiring?

We comply with FCRA, Fair Chance Ordinances, and consider qualified applicants with records.

Ready to stock success? Apply now for the Merchandiser role at PepsiCo in Livingston, Louisiana.