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, and Quaker. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality products that bring joy to consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers retail partnerships across grocery stores and convenience outlets, ensuring products are always fresh and accessible. As a global leader, PepsiCo emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and employee development, making it an ideal place for entry-level professionals to launch rewarding careers in the food and beverage industry.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser - Entry Level / Training Provided position in Aiea, Hawaii, offers a dynamic entry point into PepsiCo's merchandising operations. This full-time role focuses on product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores, ensuring shelves, coolers, and displays are stocked and appealing. With a competitive wage of $23.40 per hour (equating to approximately $48,672 annually based on standard hours) and a $2,000 sign-on bonus, this position provides training for success. Ideal for motivated individuals with retail experience or a strong work ethic, the role involves physical labor, customer interaction, and route-based fieldwork. Enjoy a consistent schedule, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for schedule flexibility over time.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers play a crucial role in PepsiCo's supply chain, bridging backroom inventory to customer-facing displays. You'll service assigned accounts during designated times, operating under minimal supervision while delivering exceptional customer service. This self-managed role builds essential skills in retail operations, inventory handling, and relationship-building, setting the foundation for advancement within PepsiCo.

Key Responsibilities

In this labor-intensive position, you'll handle cases weighing 20-45 pounds, involving lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting. Primary accountabilities 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• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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 like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive sales.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock and communicating store issues to managers.
• Building customer relationships at the store level and complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Delivering customer service through communication, rapport-building, and attentiveness.

Regular use of handheld devices for orders and predictable attendance are essential for success.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable candidates ready for fieldwork. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possessing a car or personal transportation for multi-store routes.
• Holding a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Helpful experience encompasses retail or grocery store work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history in compliance with fair chance laws. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team with competitive compensation and support:

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments: $500 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $1,000 after one year.
• $23.40 hourly wage with potential for overtime.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using personal vehicle.
• Comprehensive training for entry-level success.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities for varied shifts over time.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits package, including career development resources.

Career Growth

This entry-level role is a launchpad for PepsiCo careers. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, supply chain, and sales, with paths to senior merchandiser, route sales, or management positions. PepsiCo invests in employee growth through training programs, leadership development, and internal mobility. Many start here and advance to rewarding roles across PBNA and beyond, building long-term stability in the dynamic food industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Aiea, Hawaii, for a role that combines physical activity, independence, and impact. Be part of a brand synonymous with refreshment and innovation, while enjoying Hawaii's vibrant community. With fair hiring practices, equal opportunity commitment, and a focus on safety, PepsiCo fosters an inclusive environment. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action and apply today to secure your spot.

Role FAQs

Q: Is experience required? No, training is provided, but retail or merchandising experience is helpful.

Q: What physical demands are involved? Lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, and using equipment; must pass physical test if applicable.

Q: Is a vehicle needed? Yes, personal transportation with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

Q: What's the schedule like? Consistent with specific start times; potential for varied schedules with tenure.

Q: Are background checks required? Yes, post-offer, with fair chance consideration per applicable laws.

This opportunity in Aiea, HI, is perfect for entry-level talent seeking PepsiCo careers in merchandising, retail, and supply chain. Apply now!