About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Doritos, and Quaker products. 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 a diverse and inclusive workplace. PepsiCo's Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA) division powers the merchandising and distribution of its refreshing beverages across the U.S., ensuring products are perfectly placed for maximum visibility and sales.

Role Overview

As a Part-time Merchandiser for PepsiCo in the Southeast Indianapolis to Columbus, IN area, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our products shine on shelves in high-volume grocery stores and retail locations. This labor-intensive position involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining organized backrooms. Working 3-4 evenings per week from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, you'll enjoy a predictable schedule with the potential to adjust as you gain experience. Earn $18.75 per hour while building relationships with store personnel and contributing to PepsiCo's market dominance. This self-managed role offers minimal supervision, ideal for motivated individuals with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will 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• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.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 at the store level and deliver exceptional service.
• Use handheld devices to input orders and comply with scan-in/scan-out procedures.
• Operate under minimal supervision, following designated routes and schedules.

Physical Demands

This role requires lifting cases weighing 20-45 pounds, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling. It's perfect for those who thrive in active, hands-on 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 for multi-store routes.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes retail or grocery store 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 Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Benefits & Perks

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

• $18.75 per hour pay rate.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM schedule, 3-4 evenings weekly, with opportunities for schedule variety.
• Training and development through PepsiCo's Realistic Job Preview Video and ongoing support.
• Equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity in race, gender, veteran status, disability, and more.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-time Merchandiser opens doors at PepsiCo. Gain hands-on experience in merchandising, sales, and operations, positioning you for full-time roles like Route Sales Representative or Key Account Manager. PepsiCo invests in employee development with training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many merchandisers advance within PBNA, leveraging skills in inventory management and customer relations to climb the career ladder in the dynamic food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo to be part of a global powerhouse that's shaping the future of snacking and beverages. In Indianapolis, IN, you'll work in a vibrant market, interacting with major grocery chains and building a network in the Midwest. Enjoy the stability of a consistent schedule, the satisfaction of visible results on store shelves, and the pride of representing beloved brands. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusion makes it an employer of choice. Watch our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action and imagine yourself succeeding.

Role FAQs

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

Part-time, 3-4 evenings per week from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

What pay can I expect?

$18.75 per hour, with mileage reimbursement for vehicle use.

Do I need my own car?

Yes, a valid driver's license, insurance, and personal vehicle are required for multi-store routes.

Are there physical requirements?

Yes, lifting 20-45 lb cases, bending, and using equipment; a physical capabilities test may apply.

What about background checks?

Conditional offers include background, drug screening, and driving history verification, with fair chance consideration.

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