About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker products. 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 brands. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division focuses on delivering refreshing beverages to stores nationwide, ensuring products are perfectly merchandised and ready for customers. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions directly impact billions of consumers daily.

Role Overview

As a Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Williamsport, Maryland, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on shelves across large-volume grocery stores and retail locations. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of $22.40, translating to an annual salary range with built-in growth potential. The role is labor-intensive, involving physical tasks like lifting 20-45 pound cases, stocking shelves, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom organization. You'll follow a consistent schedule with specific start times, interact directly with store personnel, and operate under minimal supervision. This self-managed role provides mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to service multiple accounts efficiently. Ideal for those with retail or grocery experience, this position offers a Realistic Job Preview video to give you an authentic glimpse into daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties as a PepsiCo Merchandiser will keep stores stocked and visually appealing. Primary accountabilities include:

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• Rotating products in the backroom and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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

These responsibilities demand physical stamina, including bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling, making it a dynamic, hands-on role.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Merchandiser at PepsiCo, candidates must meet basic qualifications and bring helpful experience:

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Must have a car or personal transportation for multi-store locations within assigned shifts.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful Experience

• Working in retail or grocery stores, understanding operations, backrooms, and inventory.
• Moving products safely with equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, or dollies.
• Merchandising products: filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock, and cleaning.
• Managing backroom inventory: organizing pallets and storing products.
• Serving customers: handling complaints, requests, and needs.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable fair chance laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and perks tailored for field roles:

• Hourly pay of $22.40, with estimated annual earnings offering upside potential.
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities to attain varied work times as you gain experience.
• Comprehensive Equal Opportunity policies supporting diversity in race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits package, fostering work-life balance and professional development.

Career Growth

Starting as a Merchandiser opens doors to advancement within PepsiCo's vast network. Excel in this role, and you could progress to supervisory positions, sales routes, or specialized merchandising teams. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many team members start in entry-level field roles and climb to management, leveraging skills in customer service, operations, and sales. With PBNA's focus on innovation and expansion, your dedication can lead to long-term career success in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a role that's more than a job—it's a launchpad in a global powerhouse. Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing products you place enjoyed by customers daily, while building skills in a supportive environment. Williamsport, MD, offers a prime location for servicing key accounts with minimal supervision and maximum impact. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation sets it apart, providing stability and excitement in the consumer goods sector. Apply now to join a team that's refreshing the world, one shelf at a time.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

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

What physical demands does the job involve?

The role requires lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.

Do I need my own vehicle?

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

What is the pay rate?

$22.40 per hour, with opportunities for schedule flexibility over time.

Are there background checks?

Yes, including criminal history review per fair chance ordinances, drug screening, and driving history verification.