About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker. With operations in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative products that delight consumers worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company, PepsiCo emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and community impact, making it a top choice for career-driven individuals seeking stability and growth in a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Franklin, Pennsylvania, offers an exciting entry into the world of retail merchandising. This role covers the Cranberry/Clarion areas and focuses on ensuring PepsiCo products shine in high-volume grocery stores. At $19.31 per hour, you'll enjoy a labor-intensive yet rewarding job that involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building displays, and maintaining backroom organization. Ideal for those with retail experience, this self-managed position provides a consistent schedule with specific start times and opportunities to adjust shifts as you gain tenure. If you're energetic, reliable, and customer-focused, this PepsiCo Merchandiser role is your gateway to a flexible part-time career.

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlike traditional retail jobs, PepsiCo Merchandisers interact directly with store personnel, build lasting relationships, and contribute visibly to product success. The role demands physical capability—lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-Boats and pallet jacks—but rewards you with mileage reimbursement, minimal supervision, and the pride of keeping stores fully stocked with beloved brands.

Key Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Merchandiser, your daily impact will be felt across assigned accounts. Primary duties include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products to maximize visibility and sales.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transporting products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Setting up promotional materials like signs and banners to drive impulse buys.
• Maintaining neat backroom stock and communicating any store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership.
• Delivering exceptional customer service by building rapport with store personnel and addressing needs promptly.
• Using handheld devices for order input and complying with scan-in/scan-out procedures and designated routes.

Regular, reliable attendance is essential in this self-managed role, where you'll service accounts during management-set times.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks motivated candidates who meet these basic qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Access to a personal car for multi-store visits within your shift.
• Ability to pass a physical capabilities test (if applicable).

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery work, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies driving history to ensure safety. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws, including those in California and Los Angeles. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, and disability.

Benefits & Perks

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

• $19.31 hourly pay, translating to strong annual earnings for part-time work.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent scheduling with opportunities to attain varied shifts over time.
• Hands-on training and realistic job preview video available.
• Access to PepsiCo's inclusive culture and employee resource groups.
• Potential for full-time advancement in merchandising or sales.

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 into key account management or operations roles, building long-term careers with one of the world's most admired companies.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a legacy of refreshment and innovation. In Franklin, PA, you'll contribute to local communities by keeping shelves stocked with products families love. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time work, the satisfaction of tangible results, and the backing of a global powerhouse. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, like reducing plastic waste and supporting local farmers, aligns your work with purpose. Apply today and refresh your career with PepsiCo.

Role FAQs

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

This is a part-time Merchandiser role with a consistent schedule and specific start times.

What areas does this route cover?

The route services the Cranberry/Clarion areas near Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, a personal car is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.

What physical demands are involved?

The job is labor-intensive, involving lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, reaching, squatting, and using equipment.

Are criminal backgrounds considered?

Yes, per fair chance ordinances and applicable laws, qualified applicants are evaluated holistically.

How do I apply?

Click to view the Realistic Job Preview Video and submit your application through PepsiCo's careers portal.