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. 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 North American division, Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), powers the merchandising and distribution of refreshing beverages across the U.S., ensuring products are perfectly placed for maximum visibility and sales.

Role Overview

As a Part-Time Merchandiser at PepsiCo in Wichita, Kansas, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This labor-intensive position involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. Working a consistent schedule with specific start times, you'll service assigned accounts independently, building relationships with store personnel while delivering exceptional customer service. Earning $20.35 per hour, this role offers flexibility, mileage reimbursement, and a pathway to full-time opportunities within PepsiCo's dynamic supply chain.

Why This Role Matters

Merchandisers are the frontline ambassadors for PepsiCo brands, directly influencing product availability and consumer satisfaction. Your efforts ensure that shoppers find fresh, attractively displayed products, driving sales and reinforcing PepsiCo's market leadership in Wichita and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

In this self-managed role, you'll handle a range of hands-on tasks to keep stores stocked and appealing:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials such as signs and banners to boost visibility.
• Keep backroom stock neat and orderly, organizing pallets and inventory efficiently.
• Communicate store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership while building strong customer relationships.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through clear communication and attentiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable, physically capable individuals ready for a rewarding part-time role. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable), as the role requires lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Having a car or personal transportation to access multiple store locations per shift.
• Demonstrating regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, candidates undergo background checks, drug screening, and verification of employment and driving history, in line with fair chance laws.

Physical Demands

This position is labor-intensive, involving pushing, pulling, loading cases, and operating equipment in a fast-paced retail environment.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $20.35 per hour pay rate, equating to approximately $42,328 annually for full-time equivalent.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent schedules with opportunities to adjust based on performance and availability.
• Access to hand-held devices for efficient order management.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per FCRA and local ordinances like San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiatives.
• Training resources, including a Realistic Job Preview Video.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-Time Merchandiser opens doors to PepsiCo's vast career ladder. Excel in this role, and you could advance to full-time merchandising, route sales, sales management, or supply chain positions. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many merchandisers transition to higher-paying roles with benefits like health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. In Wichita, Kansas, tap into regional growth in PepsiCo's beverage distribution network.

Pathways to Success

Demonstrate self-management, customer focus, and operational excellence to unlock promotions. PepsiCo's merit-based culture rewards dedication and results.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Wichita for a role that's more than a job—it's a launchpad to a stable career with a global leader. Enjoy the satisfaction of visible impact, flexible part-time hours fitting your lifestyle, and the pride of representing beloved brands. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We're committed to fair hiring practices and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. With mileage perks, reliable pay, and growth potential, this Merchandiser position is ideal for motivated individuals seeking rewarding work in Kansas.

Role FAQs

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

Part-time with a consistent schedule and specific start times; opportunities for varied schedules over time.

What does the physical work entail?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment like pallet jacks.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, with valid driver's license and insurance; mileage reimbursement provided.

What background checks are required?

Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and verification of history, compliant with fair chance laws.

How do I apply?

Click to view the Realistic Job Preview Video and submit your application today!