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 in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and delivering consumer experiences that matter. PepsiCo's PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the U.S. market with refreshing beverages and snacks, ensuring products reach consumers through efficient supply chains and dedicated teams. As a Merchandiser in Pflugerville, Texas, you'll play a vital role in this ecosystem, bringing PepsiCo products to life on store shelves.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Pflugerville, Texas, is a full-time, hands-on role perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic retail environments. Earning $24.50 per hour, this labor-intensive job involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom organization in high-volume grocery stores. You'll follow a consistent schedule with specific start times, interact directly with store personnel, and operate under minimal supervision. This self-managed role offers mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to service multiple locations, making it ideal for reliable, physically fit candidates seeking stable employment with growth potential.

Day-to-Day Impact

Expect a mix of physical tasks like lifting cases (20-45 lbs), pushing/pulling equipment, bending, reaching, and squatting, alongside customer-facing duties such as building rapport and addressing store needs. Using handheld devices for orders and complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures ensures efficiency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your core duties focus on flawless execution in assigned accounts:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products to maximize visibility and sales.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using U-Boats, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Maintain neat backroom stock, communicate issues to store and PepsiCo management, and build strong customer relationships.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through attentiveness, rapport-building, and timely account servicing during designated times.

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 routes.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work (stocking aisles, managing inventory), product movement with equipment, merchandising (building displays, rotating stock), backroom organization, and customer service (handling complaints, meeting needs). Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team with competitive compensation and support:

• $24.50 hourly pay, equating to approximately $50,960 annually based on full-time hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel in your personal vehicle.
• Consistent full-time days schedule with opportunities to attain varied shifts over time.
• 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 broader benefits package, including potential for health coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts (details provided upon hire).

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in talent development, offering clear paths from Merchandiser to roles like Route Sales, Sales District Leader, or beyond. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, sales, and operations while building skills in customer relations and inventory management. Many employees advance through internal training programs, mentorship, and performance-based promotions, turning entry-level positions into long-term careers in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser means being part of a global leader that's fun, inclusive, and forward-thinking. In Pflugerville, Texas, you'll contribute to local communities by ensuring stores are stocked with favorite products, while enjoying job stability, physical activity, and direct impact on sales. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation creates a premium work environment where your efforts fuel consumer joy and company success. With equal opportunity hiring and fair chance considerations, we're building teams as diverse as our brands.

Role FAQs

Is this a physically demanding job?

Yes, it requires lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment—passing a physical test is required.

What schedule can I expect?

Full-time days with consistent start times and specific customers; flexibility may develop with tenure.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, for multi-store access; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Are background checks required?

Yes, along with drug screening and history verifications, per applicable laws.

How does PepsiCo support equal opportunity?

We adhere to EEO laws, fair chance ordinances, and consider all qualified applicants inclusively.

Ready to stock success? Apply for the PepsiCo Merchandiser role in Pflugerville today and refresh your career.