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 consumer-loved products. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives sales and distribution through innovative merchandising and supply chain excellence. As a Reset Specialist in Wichita, Kansas, you'll play a vital role in ensuring PepsiCo products shine on shelves across convenience stores, gas stations, and small grocers. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community impact makes it a premium employer for entry-level talent seeking long-term careers.

Role Overview

The Reset Specialist position at PepsiCo in Wichita, Kansas, is an entry-level opportunity paying $20.20 per hour (approximately $42,016 annually). This hands-on role involves optimizing cold vaults, gondolas, and display spaces to meet PepsiCo's merchandising standards and chain-specific planograms. You'll work primarily in smaller retail accounts like convenience stores, gas stations, small grocery stores, and drug stores. Expect an 8-10 hour workday involving lifting cases (20-45 pounds), bending, reaching, squatting, and operating in varied weather conditions. Additional tasks may include rack deliveries, point-of-sale handling, storage management, and mail distribution. This position offers minimal supervision, reliable attendance is key, and forklift experience is a plus. Mileage reimbursement is provided for those using personal vehicles on multi-store routes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Reset Specialist, your primary accountabilities ensure PepsiCo products are perfectly positioned for maximum sales impact:

• Reset shelves, coolers, and other points of purchase to comply with established merchandising standards and negotiated customer contracts.
• Keep back room stock in neat and orderly condition to facilitate efficient inventory management.
• Utilize point-of-purchase materials effectively in each account to drive brand visibility.
• Establish positive working relationships with cross-functional contacts and primary store contacts.
• Serve customers through proactive communication, rapport building, and attentiveness to their needs.

These duties demand physical stamina and a customer-focused mindset, contributing directly to PepsiCo's retail success in the Wichita market.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable candidates ready to hit the ground running. Basic qualifications include:

• Being 18 years or older.
• Possessing a High School Diploma or GED.
• Passing a background check.
• Having a car or personal transportation for multi-store access within shifts.
• Holding a valid U.S. driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Forklift test if applicable for certain duties.

Helpful experience encompasses retail or grocery operations (e.g., stocking shelves, rotating products, cleaning), customer service (handling complaints, meeting needs), and equipment handling (forklifts, hand trucks). PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Credit Reporting Act and fair chance ordinances, ensuring an inclusive hiring process. All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Physical Demands

This role requires repeated lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling of 20-45 pound cases over 8-10 hours, plus bending, reaching, and squatting. Work across diverse climates demands resilience and safety awareness.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its Reset Specialists with competitive compensation and support:

• $20.20 hourly rate with potential for overtime.
• Mileage reimbursement for sales route travel using personal vehicles.
• Equal opportunity policies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Access to EEO resources, Pay Transparency Statement, and fair hiring practices.
• Opportunities for forklift certification and skill development.
• Stable employment with a global leader committed to employee well-being.

View PepsiCo's EEO Policy for full details on protections and rights.

Career Growth

Entry-level roles like Reset Specialist are launchpads at PepsiCo. Excel in merchandising to advance into sales, distribution, or management positions. PepsiCo invests in training, leadership programs, and internal mobility, with many executives starting in field roles. In Wichita, tap into regional networks for promotions across PBNA. Build expertise in retail execution, customer relations, and operations to fuel your trajectory in the food and beverage industry.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo's Wichita team to work with world-class brands, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to consumer delight. Enjoy a supportive culture emphasizing minimal supervision, teamwork, and impact. As an equal opportunity employer, PepsiCo champions female, minority, disability, protected veteran, sexual orientation, and gender identity inclusion. With fair chance hiring and transparent pay, this role offers stability and upside in a dynamic market. Be part of a company driving refreshment worldwide—apply now to reset your career.

Role FAQs

Is experience required?

No prior experience is mandatory; helpful backgrounds include retail stocking or customer service. Training provided.

What does a typical day look like?

Visit multiple stores to reset displays, organize stock, engage store staff, and ensure compliance with standards.

Is a forklift license needed?

Helpful but not required; testing available if applicable.

Are benefits included for entry-level?

Hourly pay, mileage reimbursement, and EEO protections; full benefits may apply based on status.

How to apply?

Submit via PepsiCo careers portal with resume highlighting relevant skills.