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 positive impacts on communities and the planet. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the merchandising and distribution of refreshing beverages across the U.S., making it a powerhouse in the consumer goods industry.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser Days position at PepsiCo in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, offers a hands-on opportunity to ensure PepsiCo products shine on store shelves in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This full-time role pays $21.25 per hour, equating to approximately $44,200 annually, with a consistent daytime schedule that provides stability and potential for varied shifts as you gain experience. As a Merchandiser, you'll be the face of PepsiCo in stores, handling product placement, displays, and customer interactions. This labor-intensive role requires physical stamina—lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-Boats and pallet jacks—but rewards you with dynamic fieldwork, minimal supervision, and direct impact on sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

In this self-managed role, you'll drive product availability and visual appeal to boost sales. Primary duties include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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.
• Setting up promotional materials like signs and banners to highlight special offers.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers.
• Building strong relationships with store personnel and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes, using handheld devices for orders.

Regular, reliable attendance is essential, as is operating under minimal supervision in a fast-paced retail environment.

Daily Impact

Merchandisers directly influence product visibility and customer satisfaction, contributing to PepsiCo's market dominance in Elizabethtown and beyond.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 18 years or older.
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have access to a personal vehicle for multi-store routes (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Pass the physical capabilities test, demonstrating ability to lift 20-45 pounds, bend, reach, squat, push, and pull.
• Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history to ensure safety in field-based roles. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance ordinances and EEO laws.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $21.25 hourly pay ($44,200 yearly base).
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities for different shifts over time.
• Comprehensive EEO protections regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video for an authentic look at the role.

These perks make this position ideal for entry-level candidates seeking stable, rewarding work in Kentucky's retail sector.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from Merchandiser to roles in sales, distribution, management, and beyond. With performance-based opportunities, you'll gain skills in operations, customer relations, and inventory—transferable to various industries. Many Merchandisers advance within PBNA, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for long-term success. Training programs, mentorship, and internal mobility ensure your career evolves with the company.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo as a Merchandiser in Elizabethtown means becoming part of a legacy brand that refreshes the world. Enjoy job stability in a high-demand field, hands-on experience in consumer goods, and the pride of seeing your merchandising efforts drive sales. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability creates a supportive workplace where your contributions matter. Located in vibrant Elizabethtown, KY, this role offers work-life balance with daytime hours and local impact.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, it's a full-time role with a consistent schedule.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using transport equipment.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage is reimbursed.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance laws and EEO policies.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online and prepare for background and physical screening.

This Merchandiser Days role at PepsiCo is your gateway to a thriving career—apply now and stock your future with success!