About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with an iconic portfolio that includes beloved brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Doritos. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates globally, delivering more than $86 billion in revenue annually and employing over 300,000 people worldwide. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives growth through innovative products, sustainable practices, and a commitment to community impact. As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, you'll play a vital role in ensuring these products shine on shelves across large-volume grocery stores, contributing to the company's mission of creating smiles with every sip and bite.

Role Overview

This Part-Time Merchandiser position, based in Santa Maria, California, covers field work in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County. It's a hands-on, labor-intensive role focused on product merchandising in high-volume grocery stores. You'll stock shelves, rotate products, set up eye-catching displays, manage coolers and backrooms, and transport cases weighing 20-45 pounds. The job offers a consistent schedule with specific start times and customer routes, providing reliability and the potential to adjust schedules as you gain experience. Ideal for retail enthusiasts who thrive in dynamic store environments and enjoy building relationships with store personnel. Earn $25.00 per hour while working independently under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

As a PepsiCo Merchandiser, your day-to-day tasks are essential to maintaining pristine product presentation and availability. Primary accountabilities include:

• Merchandising store shelving, coolers, and displays with PepsiCo products in assigned accounts to drive sales and visibility.
• Rotating products in backrooms and on shelves to ensure freshness and eliminate out-of-date items.
• Transporting products from backrooms to shelf locations using equipment such as U-boats, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Displaying promotional materials like signs and banners to highlight special offers and new products.
• Keeping backroom stock neat and orderly, organizing pallets and inventory for efficient access.
• Communicating store issues to managers and PepsiCo leadership while building strong customer relationships at the store level.
• Complying with operating procedures, including scan-in/scan-out protocols and designated routes.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through clear communication, attentiveness, and rapport-building.
• Using handheld devices to input orders and track activities accurately.
• Maintaining regular, reliable, predictable attendance to service accounts during designated times.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet basic qualifications and bring helpful experience from retail or grocery environments. Basic requirements include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Passing the physical capabilities test (if applicable), as the role involves lifting 20-45 pound cases, bending, reaching, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Possessing a car or personal transportation to access multiple store locations within your shift.
• Holding a valid U.S. Driver's License with proof of insurance.

Helpful experience includes working in retail or grocery stores (understanding operations, backrooms, inventory, stocking), moving products safely with equipment, merchandising (filling shelves, building displays, rotating stock), managing backroom inventory, and serving customers effectively. Following a conditional offer, PepsiCo conducts background checks, drug screening, and verifies education, employment, and driving history in compliance with fair chance laws like California's Fair Chance Act and local ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its part-time team members with competitive compensation and practical perks tailored to field roles:

• $25.00 per hour pay rate, prorated based on part-time hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for using your personal vehicle on sales routes.
• Consistent scheduling with specific start times and customer assignments for work-life balance.
• Opportunities to attain different work schedules as you build tenure.
• Comprehensive equal opportunity policies, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per FCRA and fair chance ordinances.
• Access to PepsiCo's supportive culture, including training and development resources.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, and disability.

Career Growth

Starting as a Part-Time Merchandiser opens doors to advancement within PepsiCo's vast network. Excel in merchandising, customer service, and operational excellence to move into full-time roles, supervisory positions, or sales routes. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership opportunities, and internal mobility. Many merchandisers progress to roles like Route Sales Representative, Merchandising Supervisor, or even district management, leveraging skills in inventory management, relationship-building, and execution. With PBNA's focus on growth in California, this position is a launchpad for a rewarding career in the beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo to be part of a global powerhouse that's refreshing the world. In Santa Maria and surrounding areas, you'll impact local communities by ensuring PepsiCo products are always available and appealing. Enjoy the autonomy of a self-managed role, the satisfaction of visible results on store shelves, and the backing of a company renowned for innovation and sustainability. PepsiCo's commitment to fair hiring, safety, and employee success makes this more than a job—it's a chance to grow with industry leaders while delivering joy to customers daily.

Role FAQs

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

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

What areas does it cover?

Based in Santa Maria, CA, with field work in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County.

Do I need my own vehicle?

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

What physical demands are involved?

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

Are criminal background checks required?

Yes, post-conditional offer, in line with fair chance laws.

How much does it pay?

$25.00 per hour.