About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and more. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering consumer-loved products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through innovative merchandising, distribution, and sales strategies. As a Merchandiser in Mansfield, Ohio, you'll play a vital role in ensuring PepsiCo products shine on shelves across large-volume grocery stores in the Mt. Vernon and Mansfield areas. PepsiCo values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Mansfield, Ohio, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Starting at 4:00 a.m., five days a week including weekends, you'll service assigned accounts by stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining coolers and backrooms. This labor-intensive job involves lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, pushing, pulling, bending, and using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. With a consistent schedule and minimal supervision, it's ideal for self-starters building a career in merchandising. Earn $22.10 per hour, with mileage reimbursement if using your personal vehicle for multi-store routes.

Daily Impact

Your work directly influences product availability and store presentation, driving sales and customer satisfaction in high-volume grocery settings. Interact with store personnel, resolve issues, and foster relationships to strengthen PepsiCo's presence.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your primary accountabilities include:

• 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• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from backroom 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 communicating store issues to managers.
• Building customer relationships at the store level and delivering exceptional service.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Using handheld devices to input orders and operating under minimal supervision.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, 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 access.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes:

• Retail or grocery store work (understanding operations, stocking, inventory).
• Moving products safely with equipment.
• Merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock).
• Managing backroom inventory.
• Serving customers effectively.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. This field-based role prioritizes safety.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation and support for Merchandisers:

• $22.10 per hour base pay, equating to approximately $45,968 annually based on full-time hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use on sales routes.
• Consistent 4:00 a.m. start time with five-day weeks, including weekends, and potential for schedule variety over time.
• Comprehensive training and realistic job preview video available.
• Equal opportunity employment with fair chance hiring practices.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles like Route Sales, Supervisor, or Sales Representative. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, customer service, and operations to advance within PBNA. Many start here and build long-term careers, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for promotions and skill-building programs.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo's Mansfield team to be part of a dynamic company shaping the future of beverages and snacks. Enjoy stable employment, physical activity in your workday, and the pride of seeing PepsiCo products delight customers. With a supportive culture emphasizing safety, teamwork, and innovation, this role offers immediate impact and long-term potential in Ohio's vibrant market.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the start time and schedule?
A: 4:00 a.m. start, five days a week including weekends, servicing Mt. Vernon and Mansfield stores.

Q: Is a vehicle required?
A: Yes, personal car or transportation needed; mileage reimbursed for route use.

Q: What physical demands are there?
A: Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing/pulling.

Q: Are weekends mandatory?
A: Yes, as part of the five-day schedule.

Q: What background checks are conducted?
A: Criminal history, drug screening, driving record, per applicable fair chance laws.

Q: Is experience required?
A: Not mandatory, but retail/merchandising experience is helpful.