About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering innovative products that bring joy to consumers every day. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through exceptional merchandising, distribution, and customer partnerships. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community impact, PepsiCo offers rewarding careers for those passionate about the consumer goods industry. As a Merchandiser in Manistee, Michigan, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on shelves across local stores.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Manistee, Michigan, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Earning $22.00 per hour (approximately $45,760 annually), this labor-intensive job involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom inventory in high-volume grocery stores. You'll enjoy a consistent schedule with specific start times, opportunities for varied shifts over time, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus to kickstart your career. This self-managed role requires minimal supervision, reliable transportation, and the physical ability to handle cases weighing 20-45 pounds. Interact daily with store personnel, build relationships, and contribute to PepsiCo's market dominance in the region.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your day-to-day duties focus on flawless execution in store merchandising. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to maximize visibility and sales.
• Rotating products in the backroom and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from backroom to sales floor using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive impulse purchases.
• Maintaining backroom stock in neat, orderly condition and communicating store issues to managers.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, building rapport with store personnel, and complying with operating procedures like scan-in/scan-out.

These tasks demand bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling, making it ideal for active professionals seeking purposeful work.

Daily Workflow

Follow a designated route, service accounts during set times, use handheld devices for orders, and operate independently while upholding PepsiCo standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Merchandiser at PepsiCo, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation for multi-store routes.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement with equipment, merchandising shelves and displays, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles County.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus upon hire.
• $22.00/hour base pay with mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
• Consistent schedules and opportunities for shift variety.
• Comprehensive EEO policies ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video for an authentic look at the role.

These perks make this position attractive for entry-level candidates seeking stability in Manistee, MI.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles in sales, distribution, management, and beyond. Gain hands-on experience in retail operations, customer relations, and inventory control—skills transferable across industries. With performance-based opportunities, many start here and advance within PBNA or PepsiCo's global network. Training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility support long-term success.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Manistee for a role that combines physical activity, independence, and impact. Be part of a brand loved worldwide, contribute to local stores' success, and enjoy financial rewards like the sign-on bonus and reimbursements. PepsiCo's culture emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability—perfect for motivated individuals. View our EEO Policy and Pay Transparency Statement for full details on our commitment to fairness.

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, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing/pulling—pass the physical test to qualify.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage 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!