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, Quaker, and Tropicana. 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 the planet and communities. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division focuses on delivering refreshing beverages and snacks to stores nationwide, ensuring products are perfectly placed for maximum customer satisfaction.

Role Overview

As a Part-Time Merchandiser for PepsiCo in Louisville, Kentucky, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on store shelves in high-volume grocery and retail locations. This position offers a consistent schedule of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shifts, starting at 5:00 AM, with approximately 8-10 hours per shift. At $21.25 per hour, this labor-intensive role involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. Ideal for reliable individuals with retail experience, this self-managed position provides mileage reimbursement and the chance to build lasting customer relationships at the store level. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary accountabilities will keep stores stocked and appealing:

• Merchandise store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts.
• Rotate products in the backroom and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transport products from backroom to sales floor using equipment like U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials such as signs and banners to drive sales.
• Maintain neat and orderly backroom stock while communicating store issues to managers.
• Build strong customer relationships, deliver exceptional service, and comply with operating procedures like scan-in/scan-out.

Physical Demands

This role is hands-on, requiring lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling. You'll operate under minimal supervision, making it perfect for self-starters who thrive in dynamic retail environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates must meet these basic qualifications:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Have a car or personal transportation to access multiple store locations within your shift.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores, moving products with equipment, merchandising shelves, managing backroom inventory, and serving customers effectively. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies employment and driving history in line with applicable laws.

Fair Chance Hiring

PepsiCo is committed to equal opportunity, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, and other relevant regulations. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

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

• Competitive Hourly Pay: $21.25 per hour, equating to strong annual earnings potential for part-time work.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent Scheduling: Fixed Thursday/Friday/Saturday shifts with 5:00 AM starts and opportunities for schedule variety over time.
• Training & Development: Access to Realistic Job Preview videos and on-the-job training.
• Inclusive Culture: Equal opportunity employment supporting female, minority, disability, protected veteran, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-Time Merchandiser opens doors at PepsiCo. Excel in this role, and you could advance to full-time merchandising, route sales, or supervisory positions. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many merchandisers transition to broader supply chain or sales roles, leveraging skills in customer service, inventory management, and operations. With a consistent schedule and self-managed structure, this position builds transferable skills for long-term career progression in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo's Louisville team to be part of a global leader that's refreshing the world. Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing shelves stocked with your merchandising expertise, building rapport with store teams, and contributing to brand success. Our part-time flexibility suits students, parents, or those seeking supplemental income, while mileage perks and fair pay make it rewarding. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community means your work has real impact. In Louisville, KY, thrive in a vibrant market with opportunities to grow within a supportive, equal-opportunity environment.

Role FAQs

Q: What is the exact schedule?
A: Thursday, Friday, Saturday starting at 5:00 AM, 8-10 hours per shift.

Q: Do I need my own vehicle?
A: Yes, with a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance; mileage reimbursement provided.

Q: Is experience required?
A: Retail or grocery experience is helpful but not mandatory; training is provided.

Q: What about physical requirements?
A: Lifting 20-45 lbs, bending, and using equipment; must pass physical test if applicable.

Q: How does PepsiCo support fair hiring?
A: We comply with all fair chance laws and consider qualified applicants equally.

Ready to stock success? Apply for the Part-Time Merchandiser role at PepsiCo in Louisville today and refresh your career.