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 passionate individuals dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering sustainability and innovation. In the U.S., PepsiCo's North American division, Pepsi Beverages North America (PBNA), powers the supply chain that keeps America refreshed. As a Warehouse Person (Loader) in Rome, Georgia, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic ecosystem, ensuring products reach customers efficiently.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Person (Loader) Part-Time Evenings position at PepsiCo in Rome, Georgia, is a labor-intensive role perfect for reliable individuals seeking evening work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Starting at $21.35 per hour, this part-time opportunity involves hand-building pallets for bulk and route trucks, operating forklifts and electronic pallet jacks, and maintaining strict order accuracy. Shifts vary based on workload and weather, requiring constant physical activity like lifting 20-45 pound cases repeatedly, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Watch our Realistic Job Preview Video to get a real sense of the role. Ideal for those with warehouse experience, this position offers a pathway into PepsiCo's robust supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you'll be at the heart of PepsiCo's logistics, ensuring seamless loading and unloading processes. Primary accountabilities include:

• Driving power pallet jacks or forklifts to picking areas and building pallets/loads per load sheets or voice pick systems.
• Marking load tickets for out-of-stock items, wrapping finished pallets, and submitting paperwork for checks before loading.
• Staging pallets/loads into trucks, completing partial pallets, and storing mixed pallets properly.
• Unloading raw materials, returned products, and plastic flats into designated warehouse spaces.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment with proper housekeeping standards across varying weather conditions.

Whether loading bulk trucks with stable, shrink-wrapped pallets or customizing route truck orders based on salesperson inputs, accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

Bulk, Route, and Transport Truck Loading

Bulk loading selects packages and flavors onto pallets for local delivery trailers. Route loading tailors products to specific orders. Transport involves moving full pallets to trailers and handling returns, all while prioritizing safety and precision.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks dependable candidates ready for physical demands. Basic qualifications are straightforward:

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

Helpful experience includes:

• Warehouse operations like order selecting, product storage, staging, and powered equipment use.
• Forklift proficiency: driving forward/backward, boom control, tight maneuvers without damage.
• Racking systems: pulling/placing pallets on vertical racks and trucks, vertical stacking for max storage.
• Teamwork: cooperating with coworkers and joint problem-solving.

PepsiCo is committed to fair chance hiring, considering qualified applicants with criminal histories per FCRA and local ordinances like San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance and LA's Fair Chance Initiative.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo means accessing competitive perks tailored for part-time evening roles:

• Hourly wage of $21.35, equating to strong annual potential for consistent shifts.
• Comprehensive safety training and equipment provision.
• Flexible part-time evenings accommodating varied workloads.
• Equal opportunity employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
• Supportive culture with EEO policies ensuring fairness for females, minorities, disabled individuals, protected veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering paths from warehouse loader to advanced supply chain roles. Gain hands-on forklift and logistics skills transferable across PepsiCo's global operations. Internal training programs, leadership opportunities, and cross-functional exposure position you for full-time roles or promotions in distribution, inventory management, or operations management. Many start here and advance to supervisory positions within years.

Why Join Us

At PepsiCo in Rome, Georgia, you're not just loading pallets—you're fueling a global brand synonymous with refreshment and innovation. Enjoy a premium work environment with cutting-edge warehouse tech, collaborative teams, and a commitment to sustainability. Part-time flexibility suits students, parents, or those supplementing income, while PepsiCo's stability provides long-term security. Be part of a company that values diversity, safety, and excellence. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration—apply now to elevate your career.

Role FAQs

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

Part-time evenings, with shift duration varying by workload.

What physical demands are involved?

Lifting 20-45 lb cases repeatedly, constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping.

Is forklift experience required?

Helpful but not mandatory; training provided for qualified candidates.

Does PepsiCo hire applicants with criminal histories?

Yes, in compliance with FCRA and fair chance laws.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your details—PepsiCo reviews all qualified applications promptly.