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 sustainable practices. In the U.S., PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) drives innovation in the beverage sector, ensuring efficient supply chains that keep products flowing to consumers. As a Warehouse Person (Loader) in Pikeville, Kentucky, you'll play a vital role in this dynamic supply chain, contributing to PepsiCo's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Person (Loader) Part Time Seasonal position in Pikeville, Kentucky, is a labor-intensive role perfect for motivated individuals seeking hands-on work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Paying $18.00 per hour, this part-time seasonal opportunity involves hand-building pallets for bulk, route, and transport trucks while operating forklifts and electronic pallet jacks. You'll ensure strict order accuracy for loading outgoing trucks and unloading incoming ones, all while maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Shift durations vary based on workload, and the role requires working across diverse weather conditions. Ideal for those with warehouse experience, this position offers a realistic preview via PepsiCo's video, showcasing the physical demands and rewarding aspects of the job.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, your primary accountabilities include driving power pallet jacks or forklifts to picking areas to build loads according to electronic systems, load sheets, or voice pick audio equipment. You'll mark tickets for out-of-stock items, wrap completed pallets, turn in paperwork for verification, and stage loads into trucks. Additional duties encompass completing partial pallets, putting away mixed pallets, and upholding housekeeping standards. Expect to handle unloading raw materials, returned products, and pallets/plastic flats, with a focus on bulk truck loading (selecting packages and flavors), route truck customization based on sales orders, and transport truck operations moving full pallets. Physical demands are high, involving repeated lifting of 20-45 pound cases, constant standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, and grasping throughout long shifts.

Bulk Truck Loading

Select designated packages and flavors, stack securely on pallets, shrink-wrap for stability, and load onto trailers for local delivery.

Route Truck Loading

Customize loads per salesperson orders, ensuring precise product selection and unloading returns efficiently.

Transport Truck Operations

Move full pallets from warehouse to trailers and manage incoming returns.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic qualifications are straightforward: candidates must be 18 years or older with regular, reliable, predictable attendance. Helpful experience includes working in warehouse environments as an order selector, product storage, staging, or using powered pallet jacks and forklifts. Proficiency in driving forklifts—forward, backward, lifting/lowering booms, and maneuvering in tight spaces—is a plus. Familiarity with racking systems for loading/unloading pallets, maximizing vertical storage, and team collaboration for problem-solving is highly valued. No formal education beyond age requirement is needed, but physical fitness for high-volume lifting and movement is essential. PepsiCo considers qualified applicants with criminal histories per Fair Chance Ordinances and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo values its team members, offering competitive $18/hour pay for this part-time seasonal role, translating to an annual equivalent of around $37,440 based on full-time hours. Enjoy flexible scheduling suited to seasonal demands, comprehensive on-the-job training for equipment and safety protocols, and a supportive team environment that encourages cooperation. As part of a global leader, you'll access equal employment opportunities, EEO policy protections, and potential for extended seasonal work or full-time transitions. Additional perks include maintaining a safe workplace, exposure to advanced warehouse technologies like electronic order systems and voice pick, and the pride of contributing to beloved brands reaching communities across Kentucky and beyond.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development, making this Warehouse Person (Loader) role a launchpad for supply chain careers. Gain hands-on skills in forklift operation, inventory management, and logistics that transfer to permanent positions like full-time loader, supervisor, or distribution specialist. Internal training programs, leadership development, and cross-functional opportunities abound. Many seasonal hires advance within PBNA, leveraging experience in Pikeville's facility to join PepsiCo's broader network. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, career paths extend to operations management, quality assurance, and beyond, supported by mentorship and performance recognition.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo in Pikeville means becoming part of a legacy of refreshment and innovation. This role offers immediate impact in a critical supply chain node, serving local routes with precision and efficiency. Benefit from a company culture prioritizing safety, teamwork, and inclusivity, backed by fair hiring practices and robust EEO commitments. Pikeville's strategic location enhances work-life balance in a vibrant community, while PepsiCo's global reach provides stability and growth. Whether you're starting your warehouse career or seeking seasonal income, this position delivers physical challenge, skill-building, and the satisfaction of powering PepsiCo's success.

Role FAQs

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

This is a part-time seasonal role, with shift durations varying by workload.

What are the physical requirements?

Expect repeated lifting of 20-45 lb cases, constant standing, walking, bending, and operating equipment in varying weather.

Do I need prior forklift experience?

Helpful but not required; training provided for qualified candidates.

What pay can I expect?

$18.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime based on demand.

Does PepsiCo offer equal opportunity?

Yes, all qualified applicants considered without discrimination; fair chance hiring applies.