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 moments of joy through its diverse product lineup. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the merchandising and distribution of refreshing beverages across the U.S., ensuring products are perfectly placed for maximum customer satisfaction. As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Silver City, New Mexico, you'll play a vital role in this supply chain, bringing PepsiCo's brands to life in local grocery stores and retail environments.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Silver City, NM, is a hands-on, full-time role ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced retail settings. Reporting to local management, you'll be responsible for product merchandising in high-volume stores such as grocery chains. This labor-intensive job involves stocking shelves, rotating products, setting up eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. With a fixed hourly rate of $19.70 (equating to approximately $40,976 annually based on standard hours), this role offers predictable schedules, minimal supervision, and the chance to build lasting customer relationships. Candidates must reside in Silver City, NM, and possess reliable personal transportation to service multiple store locations efficiently.

Day-to-Day Impact

Each day starts with scanning in at designated accounts, transporting products from backrooms to shelves, and ensuring displays are pristine. You'll use tools like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks to move cases weighing 20-45 pounds, while adhering to safety protocols. This self-managed role emphasizes autonomy, communication with store personnel, and proactive issue resolution, making it perfect for those with retail or grocery experience.

Key Responsibilities

PepsiCo Merchandisers are the frontline ambassadors for our brands. Core duties include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned high-volume accounts.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products to and from backroom to shelf locations using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials like signs and banners to drive sales.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock conditions.
• Communicating store issues to managers and building strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through attentiveness and rapport-building.
• Operating under minimal supervision while using handheld devices for order input.

Regular, reliable attendance is essential, as is the physical ability to bend, reach, squat, lift, push, and pull throughout shifts.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Have a car or personal transportation for multi-store access.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores, moving products with equipment, merchandising shelves and displays, managing backroom inventory, and serving customers effectively. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles County. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $19.70 per hour base pay, with potential for schedule flexibility over time.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with specific start times and customer assignments.
• Opportunities for career progression within PBNA and beyond.
• Inclusive hiring practices and comprehensive Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
• Access to PepsiCo's global resources, training, and development programs.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to advancement at PepsiCo. Many team members progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or operations management. With performance-based opportunities, you'll gain skills in sales, inventory, and customer management transferable across PepsiCo's vast network. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training, mentorship, and leadership programs, fostering long-term careers in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a legacy brand that refreshes the world. In Silver City, NM, you'll contribute to local communities while enjoying the stability of a Fortune 500 company. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being sets us apart. Experience premium training, collaborative teams, and the pride of seeing PepsiCo products on every shelf. With fair pay, reimbursement perks, and growth potential, this Merchandiser role is your entry to a rewarding PepsiCo career.

Role FAQs

Q: Do I need prior experience?
A: Prior retail or grocery experience is helpful but not required; training is provided.

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

Q: Is a vehicle required?
A: Yes, with valid license, insurance, and mileage reimbursement offered.

Q: What's the schedule like?
A: Consistent with specific start times; flexibility possible with tenure.

Q: How does PepsiCo support diverse hires?
A: We follow fair chance ordinances and EEO policies for all qualified applicants.