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Shelf Stacking Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Merchandiser

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$23.65/hr

Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location * Use equipment to transport products (e ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser - Mammoth / Bishop area

Mojave, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $24/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location * Use equipment to transport products (e ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.75/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser - Part Time

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18 - $21.25/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

Mojave, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $24/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser - Part Time / Seasonal

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $21.75/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser - Part Time

Mojave, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $24/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

Modesto, CA · On-site

$25.75/hr

Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location * Use equipment to transport products (e ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location * Use equipment to transport products (e ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser - Part Time

Buena Park, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

Merchandiser

San Fernando, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf * Transport products to and from backroom to shelf ... Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u ...

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How much do shelf stacking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for shelf stacking in California is $15.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by shelf stackers and how can they be overcome?

Shelf stackers often encounter challenges such as managing heavy lifting, maintaining accuracy while stocking products, and working efficiently during busy store hours. To overcome these, it's important to use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury, pay close attention to product placement and expiry dates, and communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks during peak periods. Many stores provide training and ergonomic tools to help shelf stackers work safely and efficiently.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a shelf stacker?

To thrive as a Shelf Stacker, you need good physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic numeracy, with no formal qualifications typically required. Familiarity with inventory management systems or handheld barcode scanners is often beneficial. Reliability, time management, and teamwork are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure shelves are stocked accurately and efficiently, supporting smooth store operations and positive customer experiences.

What is a shelf stacking job?

Shelf stacking jobs involve organizing, replenishing, and arranging products on store shelves in retail environments such as supermarkets or department stores. Shelf stackers ensure that merchandise is displayed neatly, prices are visible, and stock levels are maintained for customer convenience. This role often includes checking for expired products, rotating stock, and sometimes assisting customers with locating items. Shelf stackers typically work early mornings, evenings, or overnight to prepare the store for opening or to restock after busy periods.

What is the difference between Shelf Stacking vs Cashier?

AspectShelf StackingCashier
Primary RoleOrganizing and stocking shelves in retail storesHandling customer transactions at checkout
Required SkillsAttention to detail, physical staminaCustomer service, basic math skills
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, stockroomsRetail counters, checkout areas
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

While both roles are essential in retail, Shelf Stacking focuses on maintaining product displays and stock levels, whereas Cashiers handle customer transactions. Both jobs often work together to ensure a smooth shopping experience.

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Infographic showing various Shelf Stacking job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 51% Full Time, 43% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,963 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Merchandiser - Part Time

PepsiCo Beverages North America

Buena Park, CA • On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


PepsiCo rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 895 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

155th of 438 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

CLICK HERE to view our Merchandiser Realistic Job Preview Video
Position is responsible for product merchandising within large volume stores (Grocery, etc.). This includes stocking shelves, rotating shelved product, setting up displays, stocking and rotating products in coolers, organizing and rotating products in storage rooms, and moving products from storage to the sales floor. This position interacts with personnel at the store location.
This position is labor intensive, requiring lifting, loading, pushing, and pulling cases weighing from 20-45 pounds per case, as well as bending, reaching, and squatting while merchandising and moving products. This job follows a consistent schedule with specific start times and customers (opportunity to attain different work schedules with time.)
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Merchandise store shelving, coolers and displays with products in assigned accounts
  • Rotate products in the backroom and on the shelf
  • Transport products to and from backroom to shelf location
  • Use equipment to transport products (e.g., U Boats, hand trucks, pallet jacks, etc.)
  • Display promotional material such as signs and banners in accounts
  • Keep back room stock in neat and orderly condition
  • Communicate store issues to store managers and Pepsi management
  • Build customer relationships at the store level
  • Comply with operating procedures (e.g., scan-in/scan-out, following designated route, etc.)
  • Service accounts during designated times established by management
  • Deliver customer service (e.g., communication, rapport building, attentiveness to customer needs, etc.)
  • Ability to operate under minimal supervision (self-managed role)
  • Use hand held devices to write/input orders
  • Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 18 years or older
  • Pass the physical capabilities test (if applicable)
  • Must have car or personal transportation to access multi-store locations within assigned shift
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License
  • Proof of insurance
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
  • Working for a retail business or grocery store (e.g., understanding store operations, knowing the backroom and inventory, stocking aisles and shelves, etc.)
  • Moving products within a store (e.g., safely stacking and moving products on equipment such as a u-boat, hand truck/dolly and/or breakdown, etc.)
  • Merchandising products (e.g., filling shelves, building displays, making products look attractive, rotating products, cleaning shelves, eliminating out of stocks and out of date products, etc.)
  • Managing backroom/stock room inventory (e.g., organizing pallets, stacking and storing inventory or products, etc.)
  • Serving customers (handling customer complaints, responding to customer requests, or meeting customer needs)
For positions that require use of a personal vehicle for a sales route, mileage reimbursement is provided.

Because the material job duties of this role involve regular field work (away from a physical Company location), including visiting customer locations and interfacing with employees, vendors, and customers of the Company, and the general public -- following a conditional offer of employment, the Company has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history in accordance with applicable laws to ensure safety. A conditional offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In addition, the Company will verify your education, employment history, and motor vehicle or driving history (if applicable to this role).

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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About PepsiCo

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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Purchase, NY, US

Year founded

1965