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, Quaker, and Tropicana. 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-pleasing products while fostering a dynamic work environment. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division focuses on beverage distribution and merchandising, ensuring products reach consumers fresh and attractively displayed. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions directly impact market leadership in the competitive food and beverage industry.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Thomaston, Maine, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $24.10, translating to an annual salary range with upside potential, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. With morning shifts, weekly pay, and mileage reimbursement at $0.725 per mile, this role is designed for reliable, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You'll travel to multiple stores using your personal vehicle, managing product placement, displays, and inventory to drive sales and customer satisfaction. This labor-intensive role requires physical stamina but rewards with immediate benefits, career advancement, and a consistent schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties include merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts. You'll rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness, transport goods from storage to sales floors using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. Building eye-catching displays with signs and banners, organizing backroom stock, and communicating store issues to managers are core tasks. You'll also foster customer relationships at the store level, comply with scan-in/scan-out procedures, and operate under minimal supervision while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a PepsiCo Merchandiser, candidates must be 18 years or older, possess a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for multi-store routes. Basic qualifications include passing a physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting), background check, and drug screening. Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, such as stocking aisles, managing inventory, merchandising products, moving stock with equipment, and serving customers. No prior merchandising experience is required, but a strong work ethic, regular attendance, and ability to use handheld devices for orders are essential. PepsiCo verifies education, employment, and driving history post-conditional offer.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its employees from day one. This Merchandiser role offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, and 401K options starting immediately. Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, plus weekly paychecks for financial stability. The $2,500 sign-on bonus provides an instant boost, while mileage reimbursement covers your travel costs. Morning shifts allow for work-life balance, and the role's structure supports long-term stability with opportunities for varied schedules as you gain experience.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering clear paths for advancement within PBNA and beyond. Start as a Merchandiser and progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Sales District Leader, or operations management. With hands-on experience in merchandising, customer relations, and inventory, you'll build transferable skills for supply chain, sales, and leadership positions. PepsiCo's training programs, mentorship, and performance-based promotions ensure your career evolves with the company. Many team members achieve promotions within their first year, leveraging the Realistic Job Preview Video to set realistic expectations for success.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a premium employer that prioritizes equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance laws, ensuring a fair hiring process. Work with world-class brands, interact with store teams, and contribute to consumer delight in Thomaston, Maine. Our commitment to safety, compliance, and innovation creates a supportive culture where self-starters excel. With reliable pay, immediate perks, and growth potential, this Merchandiser role is more than a job—it's a launchpad for your PepsiCo career.

Role FAQs

What shifts will I work?

Morning shifts with a consistent schedule and specific start times, servicing designated customers. Flexibility for different schedules may develop over time.

Do I need experience?

Helpful but not required. Retail, grocery, or merchandising background is a plus.

Is a vehicle required?

Yes, a reliable personal vehicle is mandatory, with mileage reimbursement provided.

What about physical demands?

The role is labor-intensive: lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, and using equipment.

How do I apply?

Click to view the Realistic Job Preview Video and submit your application. Background and drug screening follow conditional offers.

This opportunity in Thomaston, Maine, embodies PepsiCo's dedication to excellence. Apply now to stock success on your shelves.