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, and Quaker. 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. As a Merchandiser in Melbourne, Florida, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves and displays, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating more smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Melbourne, Florida, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll service large-volume stores such as 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 over time. Starting at $19.65 per hour, this role includes mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use, making it an attractive entry point into the consumer goods industry.

Day-to-Day Impact

Expect to lift cases weighing 20-45 pounds, use equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks, and interact directly with store personnel. It's a self-managed position requiring minimal supervision, ideal for those who value independence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties ensure products are always fresh, visible, 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• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.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 specialized equipment.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to drive sales.
• Keep backroom stock organized and neat.
• Communicate store issues to managers and build strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Follow operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through attentiveness and rapport-building.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable candidates ready for physical work. 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 retail or grocery store work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies education, employment, and driving history in compliance with fair chance laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Hourly pay of $19.65, equating to approximately $40,872 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using personal vehicles.
• Consistent schedules with potential for varied shifts as you gain experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within PBNA and PepsiCo.
• Equal opportunity employment, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.
• Comprehensive onboarding, including Realistic Job Preview Video.

Career Growth

This Merchandiser role is a launchpad for bigger opportunities at PepsiCo. Many start here and advance to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales Supervisor, or District Manager. PepsiCo invests in training, leadership development, and internal mobility, with thousands of promotions annually. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, sales, and operations to build a rewarding career in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means being part of a global leader committed to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. In Melbourne, Florida, you'll work in a vibrant community, servicing key accounts while enjoying the Sunshine State's lifestyle. PepsiCo's culture emphasizes performance, teamwork, and fun—watch our Realistic Job Preview Video to see real team members in action. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and provide accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and all qualified applicants.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, full-time with a consistent schedule and designated routes.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment; a physical test may apply.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage is reimbursed.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance laws and FCRA compliance.

How do I apply?

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