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 Mountain Dew. 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 Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through dynamic merchandising, distribution, and sales strategies. As a Part-Time Merchandiser in Lima, Ohio, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves across grocery stores and high-volume retailers in the region.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Lima, Ohio, offers an exciting entry into the fast-paced world of consumer goods. Covering a large area including Lima, Findlay, Kenton, Celina, Ottawa, and Van Wert, this role focuses on product merchandising in large-volume stores like grocery chains. Earn $18.65 per hour while stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining coolers and backrooms. This labor-intensive position requires physical stamina—lifting cases from 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks. With a consistent schedule, specific start times, and opportunities for varied shifts over time, it's ideal for reliable individuals seeking flexible, rewarding work under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your daily impact will be hands-on and customer-focused. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to drive sales and visibility.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transporting products from backrooms to shelf locations using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials like signs and banners to highlight special offers.
• Maintaining neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Building strong customer relationships at the store level through rapport, attentiveness, and issue resolution.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out, designated routes, and servicing accounts during set times.
• Using handheld devices to input orders and deliver exceptional customer service.

This self-managed role demands regular, reliable attendance and the ability to thrive in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Part-Time Merchandiser at PepsiCo, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possess a car or personal transportation for accessing multiple store locations within assigned shifts.
• Hold a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores (understanding operations, backrooms, inventory, stocking), moving products safely with equipment, merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock), managing backroom inventory, and serving customers effectively. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screenings, and verifies education, employment, and driving history in line with fair chance laws like the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per applicable regulations.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Hourly wage of $18.65, equating to approximately $38,792 annually based on standard hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent scheduling with opportunities to attain different work shifts over time.
• Flexible part-time structure covering multiple locations for varied daily experiences.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies, protecting against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Access to PepsiCo's supportive culture, including training and development resources.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-Time Merchandiser opens doors to advancement within PepsiCo's vast network. Excel in merchandising, and you could transition to full-time roles, sales routes, or supervisory positions. PepsiCo invests in employee development through realistic job previews, hands-on training, and performance-based opportunities. Many merchandisers advance to key account specialists, route sales drivers, or operations management, leveraging skills in customer service, inventory control, and sales execution. With PBNA's focus on growth in the Midwest, Lima-based roles provide a strong foundation for long-term success in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means being part of a global powerhouse committed to innovation, sustainability, and community impact. In Lima, Ohio, you'll contribute to local stores while enjoying the stability of a Fortune 500 company. This part-time role offers immediate income, physical activity, and interpersonal engagement without the demands of full-time commitment. PepsiCo's inclusive culture ensures all qualified applicants receive fair consideration, fostering diversity and professional growth. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action and imagine yourself succeeding on the team.

Role FAQs

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

Part-time, with a consistent schedule covering large areas around Lima, Ohio.

What is the pay rate?

$18.65 per hour, with mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, a valid U.S. Driver's License, proof of insurance, and personal transportation are required.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and operating equipment.

Are criminal background checks required?

Yes, post-conditional offer, with fair chance consideration per applicable laws.

How do I apply?

Click to apply now and join PepsiCo's merchandising team in Lima today!