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 Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality products that bring joy to consumers. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through innovative merchandising, distribution, and customer partnerships. As a Part-Time Merchandiser in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves and displays, contributing to PepsiCo's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

The Part-Time Merchandiser position at PepsiCo in Johnstown, PA, offers an exciting entry into the fast-paced world of consumer goods. Earning $22.20 per hour, this labor-intensive role involves stocking shelves, rotating products, building eye-catching displays, and maintaining backroom organization in high-volume grocery stores. You'll follow a consistent schedule with specific start times, providing reliability and work-life balance. Ideal for retail enthusiasts, this self-managed position requires physical stamina—lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, and using equipment like U-Boats and pallet jacks. With opportunities to build customer relationships and advance schedules over time, it's a gateway to PepsiCo's dynamic career paths.

Daily Impact

Each shift, you'll transform store environments, ensuring PepsiCo products are front-and-center, fresh, and appealing. Interact directly with store personnel, resolve issues, and drive sales through premium merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Merchandiser, your core duties focus on execution and customer excellence:

• 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• Rotate products in backrooms and on shelves to maintain freshness and eliminate out-of-date stock.
• Transport products from storage to sales floor using equipment such as U-Boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Display promotional materials like signs and banners to boost visibility.
• Keep backroom stock neat and orderly while managing inventory.
• Communicate store issues to managers and build strong relationships at the store level.
• Comply with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out and designated routes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through communication and attentiveness.
• Operate under minimal supervision using handheld devices for orders.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks motivated individuals ready for hands-on work. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable).
• Possessing a valid U.S. Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Having a car or personal transportation for multi-store access within shifts.

Helpful experience encompasses retail or grocery operations, product movement, merchandising, backroom inventory management, and customer service. Post-offer, expect a background check, drug screening, and verification of education, employment, and driving history. PepsiCo complies with fair chance hiring laws, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per FCRA and local ordinances like those in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its part-time team members with competitive compensation and support:

• $22.20 per hour pay, equating to approximately $46,176 annually for full-time equivalent.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent scheduling with opportunities for varied shifts over time.
• Comprehensive training on merchandising best practices and equipment.
• Equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity across race, gender, disability, veteran status, and more.
• Access to PepsiCo's EEO policies and pay transparency statements.

Work-Life Balance

This part-time role offers flexibility while building skills in a supportive environment, with no full-time commitment required upfront.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-Time Merchandiser opens doors at PepsiCo. Excel in execution to advance to full-time merchandising, route sales, or supervisory roles. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many start here and progress to key accounts management, sales, or operations across PBNA. With a focus on performance, you'll gain retail expertise transferable to broader supply chain careers.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Johnstown, PA, for a role that's rewarding, active, and impactful. Be part of a global leader prioritizing innovation, sustainability, and community. Enjoy premium pay, reimbursement perks, and a culture of inclusion. Whether you're new to retail or seasoned, this position builds lasting skills while letting you represent beloved brands daily. PepsiCo's commitment to equal opportunity ensures everyone has a shot at success.

Role FAQs

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

Part-time with a consistent schedule and specific start times; opportunities to adjust schedules with tenure.

What physical demands does the job involve?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, and operating equipment.

Do I need my own vehicle?

Yes, for accessing multiple stores; mileage reimbursement provided.

What background checks are required?

Criminal history review, drug screening, and verification of driving/employment history per applicable laws.

How does PepsiCo support diversity?

All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics; fair chance hiring applies.