Merchandiser (Burlington and Essex)

PepsiCo, a global leader in the food and beverage industry, is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company operates across various sectors including snacks, beverages, and nutrition, making it one of the most recognized brands worldwide. PepsiCo’s extensive product portfolio, combined with its focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, positions it as a top employer in the retail and distribution space. The company values diversity and inclusion, promoting a work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to shared success.

This particular role is a Full-Time Merchandiser position within PepsiCo’s distribution network, offering an hourly wage of $24.00. The position involves product merchandising within large-volume retail environments such as grocery stores, ensuring that products are well-stocked, rotated properly, and displayed attractively to enhance customer experience and maximize sales. The role is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift, push, and pull cases weighing between 20 to 45 pounds, along with activities involving bending, reaching, and squatting. Merchandisers are responsible not only for stocking shelves but also for organizing backroom storage areas, setting up promotional displays, and maintaining overall product presentation on the sales floor and in coolers.

Merchandisers play a critical role in maintaining store operations by efficiently transporting products from storage areas to display shelves and using equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and U boats to move merchandise safely. This position encourages building strong relationships with store personnel to address store issues promptly and ensure compliance with PepsiCo’s operating procedures, including scanning in and out and adhering to scheduled routes. The role requires excellent customer service skills, attentiveness, communication, and the ability to self-manage with minimal supervision.

The schedule generally follows a consistent pattern with specific start times tied to customer store operations, but there is potential to explore different shift times over time. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential features to succeeding in this role. The position also requires the use of hand-held devices for order writing and input, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in daily merchandising tasks.

PepsiCo values safety and inclusivity in the workplace, conducting thorough background and drug screenings as part of the hiring process. The company complies with all applicable laws regarding fair employment practices and offers mileage reimbursement when use of a personal vehicle is necessary for route coverage. PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.