Frito-Lay, a PepsiCo company, is advertising a full-time Route Sales Associate role in Piketon, Ohio, according to the company’s careers site and matching job-board copies of the posting. The listing is also described in some reprints as a Route Sales Representative. It is an on-site, hourly frontline sales and delivery job serving local retailers with snack brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, and Fritos.
The official posting is available at PepsiCo’s careers portal. Aggregator copies of the same Piketon opening list $65,000 in target annual earnings and a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid out over the first two years. Those figures come from the listing language, not from an independent wage survey, and target pay is not the same as a guaranteed salary. Actual earnings can vary by route, hours, and company policy.
The work is physical and independent. According to the job description, the person in this role drives a Frito-Lay truck to gas stations, dollar stores, and grocery stores, unloads product, stocks and merchandises shelves and displays, partners with store managers to grow sales, places orders, and keeps daily records. New hires are described as receiving four to six weeks of driving and selling training. The company says it operates around the clock, so schedules may include early starts, weekends, and holidays. Workers should expect to be on their feet for the full shift.
No prior sales experience is listed as required. The posting is framed as an entry-level job that can lead to other roles at Frito-Lay or PepsiCo.
Minimum qualifications listed in the posting
• Be 21 years of age or older
• Hold a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance, and be able to obtain other licenses required by state law
• Be able to frequently lift 40 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Those are employer requirements from the listing. Ohio’s general working age is lower than 21. The age cutoff here is the company’s stated standard for this driving and delivery role. Applicants should confirm directly with PepsiCo whether a commercial license, medical exam, or other credentials apply to the specific truck and route. Do not assume extra licenses unless the recruiter confirms them.
Benefits highlighted in the listing
The Piketon posting states that full-time team members are eligible for company benefits and names:
• 401(k) contributions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial support to help obtain a degree
• Company discounts and perks
PepsiCo’s careers materials separately describe the company as an equal opportunity employer covering race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veteran status. Benefit start dates, premiums, match formulas, and plan details are set by PepsiCo plan documents. They are not guaranteed by this article. Ask the recruiter for current Ohio-eligible plan information before relying on any perk.
Ohio hiring notes
Ohio is an at-will employment state. Unless a contract, union agreement, or a recognized legal exception applies, either side can generally end employment. This article is a summary of a public job listing. It is not an offer of employment, a contract, or legal advice.
Ohio does not have a statewide “ban-the-box” law for private employers. PepsiCo’s listing says the company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other applicable laws. Background checks, if used, must still follow federal FCRA rules, including required notices if a report is used in a hiring decision. Local rules can differ in some Ohio cities. Piketon and Pike County applicants should rely on the official application, not third-party sites that ask for fees or personal banking information.
Job listings change. Pay, hours, and requirements can be updated or withdrawn. Treat any message that asks you to pay for training, equipment, or a “hiring kit” as a red flag. PepsiCo has publicly warned about fake recruiting emails.
How to apply
Apply through PepsiCo’s official careers page for this here:
https://www.pepsicojobs.com/main/jobs/P1-6659211-1?lang=en-us
