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 dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo's North American division, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), powers distribution networks that keep America refreshed. As a Warehouse Person in Wytheville, Virginia, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic supply chain, ensuring products reach customers efficiently and on time.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Person position at PepsiCo in Wytheville, Virginia, is a hands-on, labor-intensive role perfect for individuals who thrive in fast-paced warehouse environments. Earning $24.70 per hour (equivalent to $51,376 annually), this full-time opportunity involves hand-building pallets for bulk, route, and transport trucks. You'll use electronic order systems, forklifts, and pallet jacks to load outgoing trucks and unload incoming ones with strict attention to accuracy. This role demands physical stamina, as you'll lift cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly, stand for long periods, and work across varying weather conditions and shift lengths based on workload.

Daily Impact

From staging pallets to shrink-wrapping loads, your precision ensures seamless operations. Whether handling raw materials, customizing route truck orders, or managing returns, you'll contribute to PepsiCo's reputation for reliability in the food and beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll tackle essential warehouse tasks that keep PepsiCo's distribution humming. Primary accountabilities include:

• Driving power pallet jacks or forklifts to picking areas and building pallets according to load sheets or voice pick systems.
• Marking load tickets for out-of-stock items, wrapping completed pallets, and submitting paperwork for verification.
• Staging and loading pallets into trucks, completing partial pallets, and storing mixed ones properly.
• Maintaining impeccable housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean work environment.
• Transporting full pallets to trailers, unloading raw materials, and handling returns for bulk and route trucks.

Expect constant movement—standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping—as you move high volumes of product daily.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable team players ready for physical warehouse work. Basic qualifications are straightforward:

• 18 years or older.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Helpful experience includes:

• Warehouse operations like order selecting, product staging, and powered equipment use.
• Forklift driving, including forward/backward maneuvers, boom control, and tight-space navigation.
• Working with racking systems for efficient pallet loading/unloading and vertical stacking.
• Team environment collaboration, joint problem-solving, and safety focus.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance Ordinances and other laws. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo means accessing top-tier benefits designed for your well-being and financial security:

• Competitive pay at $24.70/hour with opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on PepsiCo products and partnerships.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your future with robust training programs, including forklift certification and leadership development. Many Warehouse Persons advance to roles like Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, or Distribution Manager. With internal mobility across PBNA facilities, your hard work opens doors to long-term success in supply chain and operations.

Why Join Us

Work for a global leader where your contributions matter. In Wytheville, enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, state-of-the-art warehouse tech, and a commitment to safety. PepsiCo's focus on innovation, sustainability, and employee growth makes this more than a job—it's a career launchpad. View our Realistic Job Preview Video to see the role in action.

Role FAQs

What are the shift hours?

Shifts vary by workload and may include weather-exposed hours; expect full-time commitment with flexibility.

Is experience required?

18+ years old is the minimum; warehouse, forklift, or team experience is helpful but not mandatory—training provided.

How physical is the job?

Very—lifting 20-45 lbs repeatedly, constant movement for long periods.

What equipment will I use?

Forklifts, electronic pallet jacks, voice pick systems, and racking tools.

Does PepsiCo offer benefits immediately?

Yes, full benefits package upon hire for eligible employees.

Ready to load up your career? Apply now for the Warehouse Person role at PepsiCo in Wytheville, VA.