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 Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of dedicated professionals who deliver high-quality products to consumers every day. At PepsiCo, innovation drives everything—from sustainable packaging to healthier snack options. Our North American division, PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), powers the supply chain that keeps America refreshed. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a global powerhouse committed to performance with purpose, fostering positive change in communities worldwide.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Person (Loader) position at PepsiCo's Fargo, North Dakota facility is a hands-on, labor-intensive role perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced warehouse environments. Reporting to warehouse leadership, you'll hand-build pallets of product for bulk, route, and transport trucks, ensuring pinpoint order accuracy. This full-time position involves operating forklifts and electronic pallet jacks, loading outgoing trucks, unloading incoming ones, and maintaining a spotless, safe workspace. With a disclosed starting wage of $22.75 per hour—equating to approximately $47,320 annually—you'll enjoy competitive compensation in a role that demands physical stamina and attention to detail. Shifts vary based on workload and weather, offering flexibility while requiring reliable attendance. Watch our Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the daily action.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical supply chain role, your contributions directly impact PepsiCo's delivery efficiency. Primary accountabilities include:

• Driving power pallet jacks or forklifts to picking areas and building loads per electronic order systems, load sheets, or voice pick audio equipment.
• Marking load tickets for out-of-stock items, wrapping completed pallets, and submitting paperwork for verification before loading trucks.
• Staging pallets into trucks, completing partial pallets, and properly storing mixed pallets.
• Unloading raw materials, returned products, and plastic flats, while placing them in designated warehouse spaces.
• Maintaining proper housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean and safe work environment across varying weather conditions and shift lengths.

Expect to handle high-volume lifting of 20-45 pound cases repeatedly, involving constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping.

Bulk, Route, and Transport Truck Loading

Master the nuances of each truck type: bulk loading selects packages and flavors for palletizing and local delivery; route trucks customize loads based on salesperson orders; transport involves full pallet movement to trailers. Stability is key—proper stacking and shrink-wrapping prevent damage.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks reliable team players ready to excel. Basic qualifications are straightforward:

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

Helpful experience accelerates success:

• Warehouse operations like order selecting, product storage, staging, and powered equipment use.
• Forklift proficiency: forward/backward driving, boom control, tight maneuvering.
• Racking systems expertise: loading/unloading pallets vertically for maximum storage.
• Team environment experience: cooperating with coworkers and joint problem-solving.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance Ordinances and FCRA. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its warehouse team with comprehensive rewards:

• Competitive pay at $22.75/hour, with potential for increases based on performance.
• Full-time role offering stability and shift variety.
• Inclusive culture promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Access to EEO resources and fair hiring practices.
• Opportunities for overtime during peak periods.
• Safe, modern warehouse facilities equipped with top-tier equipment.

Career Growth

This loader role is a launchpad for supply chain careers at PepsiCo. Gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment and processes, positioning you for promotions to lead loader, supervisor, or logistics specialist. PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership tracks, and internal mobility. Many start in warehouses and advance to regional operations roles, leveraging skills in inventory management and team leadership. Fargo's facility supports long-term growth in a thriving Midwest hub.

Why Join Us

Choose PepsiCo for more than a job—join a legacy of excellence. In Fargo, you'll contribute to a vital distribution center serving the region, working with cutting-edge tech like voice picking and electronic systems. Enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, physical work that keeps you active, and the pride of powering America's favorite beverages. PepsiCo's commitment to sustainability and community means your efforts extend beyond the warehouse. With fair pay, inclusive policies, and real advancement paths, this is where warehouse pros build lasting careers.

Role FAQs

What are the physical demands?

High-volume lifting (20-45 lbs repeatedly), constant movement including bending and reaching, in varying weather.

Is experience required?

18+ years old is basic; warehouse, forklift, and team experience is helpful but not mandatory—training provided.

What shifts can I expect?

Variable based on workload; full-time with reliable attendance essential.

Does PepsiCo offer equal opportunity?

Yes, fully committed—view our EEO Policy for details.

Ready to load up your career? Apply now for PepsiCo's Warehouse Person (Loader) in Fargo, ND.