About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse 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 operations, including Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), power supply chains that keep America refreshed and nourished. As a Warehouse Person (Loader) in Abilene, Texas, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic supply chain, ensuring products reach customers efficiently and on time.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Person (Loader) - Nights position in Abilene, Texas, is a full-time, labor-intensive role on the 3rd shift, paying $21.20 per hour. This position involves hand-building pallets of product for bulk, route, and transport trucks, with a strong emphasis on order accuracy, safety, and efficiency. You'll work with electronic order systems, forklifts, and powered pallet jacks to load outgoing trucks and unload incoming ones. Shift durations may vary based on workload, and the role requires working in various weather conditions. Ideal for those with warehouse experience seeking stable employment with a global leader like PepsiCo.

Daily Impact

In this role, you'll handle high-volume lifting of cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly, involving constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping. Your precision ensures products are delivered correctly, supporting PepsiCo's reputation for reliability.

Key Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Person (Loader), your primary accountabilities include:

• Driving power pallet jacks or forklifts to picking areas and building pallets/loads according to load sheets or voice pick audio equipment.
• Marking load tickets for out-of-stock items, wrapping completed pallets, and turning in paperwork for verification before loading.
• Staging pallets/loads into trucks, completing partial pallets, and putting away mixed pallets.
• Maintaining proper housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Unloading raw materials, returned products, and pallets/plastic flats, while loading customized orders for route trucks based on salesperson inputs.

Safety and Accuracy Focus

Strict adherence to shipper/receiver documentation and warehouse instructions is critical. You'll maximize storage efficiency with racking systems and ensure pallet stability through proper stacking techniques.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

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

Helpful Experience:

• Warehouse environment work, such as order selecting, product storage, staging, and powered equipment operation.
• Forklift driving skills, including forward/backward driving, boom control, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Working with racking systems for loading/unloading pallets and vertical stacking.
• Team environment experience, including cooperation and joint problem-solving.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances. 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

PepsiCo offers competitive compensation starting at $21.20/hour for this role, translating to an annual range with upside potential. Beyond pay, enjoy:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
• Discounts on PepsiCo products and tuition reimbursement for further education.

Work-Life Balance

Night shifts provide premium pay and quieter work environments, with opportunities for overtime based on demand.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development through training programs, leadership courses, and internal mobility. Many Warehouse Persons advance to roles like Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, or Operations Manager. With a focus on skills like forklift certification and team leadership, you'll have clear paths to promotion within PBNA and beyond.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means being part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and community impact. In Abilene, Texas, you'll contribute to a local distribution hub serving the region, with the backing of a global powerhouse. Enjoy a supportive team culture, state-of-the-art equipment, and the pride of delivering beloved brands. PepsiCo's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion creates an inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.

Role FAQs

Q: What shift is this role?
A: 3rd shift (nights), with variable duration based on workload.

Q: Is experience required?
A: Warehouse or forklift experience is helpful but not mandatory; training provided.

Q: How much lifting is involved?
A: High volume of 20-45 lb cases daily, with repetitive physical tasks.

Q: Does PepsiCo offer benefits immediately?
A: Yes, full benefits package available to eligible full-time employees.

Q: Is this a safety-focused role?
A: Absolutely; maintaining a clean, safe environment is a core responsibility.

Ready to load up your career? Apply now for the Warehouse Person (Loader) - Nights position at PepsiCo in Abilene, Texas.