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 globally, delivering innovative products that delight 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 Waycross, Georgia, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves and displays, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Waycross, Georgia, is a hands-on, full-time role perfect for 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 customer routes, providing stability and the potential for varied shifts as you gain experience. With an hourly rate of $20.65, translating to approximately $42,952 annually, plus mileage reimbursement, this role rewards hard work and reliability in a self-managed setting.

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. You'll watch our Realistic Job Preview Video to get a true sense of the physical demands and rewards, ensuring this role aligns with your strengths.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your primary accountabilities 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• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.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 specialized equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Setting up and maintaining promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Organizing backroom stock in a neat, orderly condition and communicating any store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong relationships at the store level while delivering exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out protocols, designated routes, and service times.
• Operating handheld devices to input orders and operating under minimal supervision in this self-managed role.

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), demonstrating ability to lift, bend, reach, squat, push, and pull.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and reliable personal transportation to access multiple store locations.
• Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores, moving products safely, merchandising shelves and displays, managing backroom inventory, and serving customers effectively. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, and verifies employment and driving history in compliance with fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• Hourly pay of $20.65, with mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using your personal vehicle.
• Consistent schedules offering work-life balance and opportunities for schedule variety over time.
• Equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
• Adherence to EEO policies, Pay Transparency Statements, and fair chance ordinances for qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Access to PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video for informed decision-making.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your development, starting from this entry-level merchandising role. Excel here to advance into supervisory positions, sales routes, or broader supply chain opportunities. Many Merchandisers progress to roles with increased responsibility, leadership, and compensation, leveraging skills in customer relations, inventory management, and operational efficiency. PepsiCo's global network provides pathways to long-term career success in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser in Waycross means becoming part of a legacy brand that prioritizes innovation, sustainability, and employee success. Enjoy the pride of seeing PepsiCo products enjoyed by communities, while gaining hands-on experience in retail operations. With a supportive culture, fair hiring practices, and growth potential, this role is your entry to a rewarding career. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures all qualified applicants thrive.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time role with a consistent schedule.

What physical demands are involved?

The job is labor-intensive, involving lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, a personal vehicle is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

Are background checks required?

Yes, post-conditional offer, including criminal history review per applicable fair chance laws.

How does PepsiCo support equal opportunity?

We consider all qualified applicants per EEO laws, with detailed policies available online.