About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and more. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering innovative products that bring joy to consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo's PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the distribution and merchandising of refreshing beverages across grocery stores, convenience outlets, and beyond. As a Merchandiser Nights at PepsiCo in Springdale, Arkansas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products are perfectly positioned for maximum visibility and sales.

Role Overview

The Merchandiser Nights position at PepsiCo in Springdale, AR, is a hands-on, labor-intensive role focused on product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores. Working overnight shifts, you'll stock shelves, rotate products, set up eye-catching displays, and maintain organized backrooms. This self-managed position offers a consistent schedule with specific start times and customer routes, providing stability while allowing opportunities to adjust schedules with experience. Earning $20.80 per hour (approximately $43,264 annually), this role includes mileage reimbursement for those using personal vehicles, making it an attractive entry point into PepsiCo's dynamic supply chain operations.

Why Nights?

Night shifts minimize customer disruptions, allowing you to focus on efficient merchandising when stores are less busy. It's ideal for those who thrive in quieter environments with predictable routines.

Key Responsibilities

As a Merchandiser Nights, your day-to-day impact will be felt across store aisles and coolers. 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 availability.
• Transporting products from backroom to shelf 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.
• Communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Operating under minimal supervision using handheld devices for orders.

This role demands physical stamina, as you'll lift, load, push, and pull cases weighing 20-45 pounds, while bending, reaching, and squatting.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable individuals ready to hit the ground running. Basic qualifications include:

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

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, moving products with equipment, merchandising shelves, managing backroom inventory, and serving customers. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history. PepsiCo is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo means accessing competitive compensation and comprehensive perks designed for your well-being and growth:

• Hourly wage of $20.80, with potential for 5-10% upside based on performance.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using your personal vehicle.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities to attain different shifts over time.
• Full-time employment with equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's broader benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts (details provided upon hire).
• Training and development resources to build your skills.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future. Starting as a Merchandiser Nights opens doors to advancement in sales, distribution, operations, and management. Many team members progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Supervisor, or beyond, leveraging hands-on experience in merchandising and customer relations. With PepsiCo's global footprint, opportunities extend across the U.S. and internationally for top performers.

Why Join Us

At PepsiCo, you're not just stocking shelves—you're fueling moments of refreshment for communities in Springdale and beyond. Enjoy a supportive culture, cutting-edge tools like handheld devices for efficiency, and the pride of working for a brand synonymous with innovation. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion makes it a premium employer. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a full-time position?
A: Yes, full-time with a consistent overnight schedule.

Q: What physical demands are involved?
A: Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, and squatting.

Q: Do I need my own vehicle?
A: Yes, with valid license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

Q: Are criminal backgrounds considered?
A: Yes, per fair chance laws after conditional offer.

Q: How do I apply?
A: Submit your application today and join the PepsiCo family!