About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering over $86 billion in revenue annually and employing more than 300,000 people worldwide. In the U.S., Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) drives the company's success in the beverage sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and community impact. PepsiCo's commitment to positive change is evident in its pep+ strategy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040 and investing in healthier products. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that refreshes the world while fostering career growth in a supportive environment.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Fairborn, Ohio, offers an exciting entry into the fast-paced world of consumer goods merchandising. Reporting to local management, you'll ensure PepsiCo products shine on shelves in high-volume grocery stores and retailers. This labor-intensive role involves stocking, rotating, and displaying products to drive sales and customer satisfaction. With a consistent schedule and specific start times, it provides schedule stability while offering opportunities to adjust shifts over time. Ideal for motivated individuals with retail experience, this position pays $19.45 per hour and includes mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle to service multiple stores. As a self-managed role, it rewards reliability, physical fitness, and a customer-focused mindset.

Day-to-Day Impact

Merchandisers are the face of PepsiCo in stores, transforming backroom stock into eye-catching displays that boost brand visibility and sales. Expect hands-on work with cases weighing 20-45 pounds, using tools like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. You'll interact daily with store personnel, resolving issues and building rapport to strengthen partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your 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 storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials like signs and banners to highlight specials.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock conditions.
• 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.
• Maintaining regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, reaching, squatting).
• Possess a car or personal transportation for multi-store visits.
• Hold a valid U.S. Driver's License with proof of insurance.

Helpful experience includes:

• Retail or grocery store work (understanding operations, stocking, inventory).
• Moving products safely with equipment.
• Merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock).
• Managing backroom inventory.
• Serving customers effectively.

Post-offer, a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history are required. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per fair chance laws, including those in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its part-time team members with competitive perks:

• $19.45 hourly pay, equating to approximately $40,456 annually for full-time equivalent.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel.
• Consistent scheduling with potential for varied shifts.
• Opportunities for career advancement within PepsiCo's vast network.
• Equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity in race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.
• Access to EEO resources and pay transparency statements.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from merchandising to sales, route sales, and management roles. Part-time positions often lead to full-time opportunities, with training programs, mentorship, and performance-based promotions. Many Merchandisers advance by demonstrating reliability and sales impact, gaining skills transferable across PepsiCo's portfolio. Realistic Job Preview videos provide insight into daily life, ensuring informed decisions.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for a role that combines physical activity, independence, and meaningful impact. In Fairborn, Ohio, you'll service key accounts, contributing to local communities while enjoying a premium employer known for innovation and inclusivity. With a focus on safety, compliance, and customer excellence, PepsiCo provides the tools and support for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diverse backgrounds and offer fair consideration under applicable laws.

Role FAQs

Is this a full-time or part-time role?

Part-time with a consistent schedule and specific start times.

What physical demands are involved?

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

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with a valid driver's license and insurance; mileage reimbursed.

Are background checks required?

Yes, along with drug screening; fair chance hiring applies.

How do I apply?

Submit your application online and watch the Realistic Job Preview Video.