About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering over $86 billion in revenue annually and employing more than 300,000 people worldwide. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives innovation in the beverage sector, focusing on sustainable growth, consumer insights, and community impact. As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, you'll be part of a dynamic team that ensures our products are front and center in grocery stores, delighting customers every day.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail environments. Reporting to local management, you'll be responsible for product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores. This labor-intensive job involves stocking shelves, rotating products, setting up eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. With a consistent schedule, specific start times, and opportunities to adjust routes over time, this role offers reliability and flexibility. Earn $22.50 per hour ($46,800 annually), plus mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to service multiple store locations.

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. This self-managed role emphasizes minimal supervision, building store relationships, and delivering top-tier customer service. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the action.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to maximize visibility and sales.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Setting up promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating issues to store managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong customer relationships at the store level through effective communication and attentiveness.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out protocols and designated routes.
• Operating handheld devices to input orders and service accounts during management-set times.

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, bending, reaching, squatting).
• 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 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 and serving customers effectively.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its Merchandisers with competitive compensation and support:

• Pay: $22.50/hour ($46,800/year base), with potential for schedule adjustments and growth.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for personal vehicle use on sales routes.
• Consistent Scheduling: Fixed start times and customer routes for work-life balance.
• Equal Opportunity: Hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Career Development: Opportunities to advance within PBNA and PepsiCo's vast network.
• Health & Safety: Training on equipment and procedures, plus a supportive field-based culture.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to PepsiCo's robust career ladder. Excel in this role, and you could advance to Sales District Leader, Route Sales Representative, or operations management. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership tracks, and internal mobility. Many of our leaders began in field roles like this, gaining hands-on experience in merchandising, sales, and customer relations that propel long-term success.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a role that's more than a job—it's a launchpad. In Mount Pleasant, Michigan, you'll contribute to a community-focused operation while enjoying the stability of a global giant. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and diversity makes us an employer of choice. Join a team where your hard work directly impacts store shelves and consumer smiles, all backed by fair pay, reimbursement perks, and endless growth potential. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer prioritizing female, minority, disability, protected veteran, sexual orientation, and gender identity inclusion.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a full-time position?
A: Yes, full-time with consistent schedules and specific start times.

Q: Do I need my own car?
A: Yes, a personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

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

Q: Are criminal backgrounds considered?
A: Yes, qualified applicants are evaluated per fair chance laws and FCRA.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit your application online—positions fill quickly!