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Host	It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at FRITO-LAY? Any advice on striking the right note? Reply - Report abuse
willie willard in Chandler, Arizona 59 months ago	what it like having a interview with frito lay what the test like what to expect - Was this comment helpful? Yes (75) / No (17) Reply - Report abuse
Kath 54 months ago	willie willard in Chandler, Arizona said: what it like having a interview with frito lay what the test like what to expect It was like getting hired for the FBI.....lots of tests. It is not a great company to work for, trust me. If you like never seeing your family, then this is the job for you. Holidays, weekends and anything it takes to get your route done is what you will need to do. It was an awful job! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (19) / No (10) Reply - Report abuse
SB in Atlanta, Georgia 54 months ago	I work for Frito Lay...what position are you applying for? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (36) / No Reply - Report abuse
Kath 54 months ago	I am not applying, my comment was in reference to a posting about Frito and Relief Routs drivers. That is what I was an it was AWFUL!!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	The interview is extensive!! They do a complete background check if you get that far. The interview its self is easy, for me at least. IU will say over 200 people interviewed and I was one of two people who got the job. I hated every minute of it. Being a single mother, the hours were way too long and the pay was little. I make triple what I made there now. For being such a large company you would think they would pay better but they don't. The hours are very long if you are a driver! And we worked the holidays! Best to you! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (12) / No Reply - Report abuse
cocfolum2 in Stone Mountain, Georgia 49 months ago	some people just don't like workin these days.when iworked in prison you work on christmas and averages 75 hrs a wk - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (6) Reply - Report abuse
George23 in Barnhart, Missouri 49 months ago	What are the differences between the Route Sales Rep and Mechandisers....Sounds the same to me? Also, what types of hours do you work? Do you schedule your own hours? What should I expect at the initial job selection test and pre-screen interview? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (11) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	You would want to go for "route sales" and yes, they sound the same but as a merchandiser you go in the store where product has already beed dropped off and you stock it in the shelves. Those positions are usually on the weekends and carry no benifits. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	Well, lets see....in prision you didn't have a home to take care of, children to take care of and the usual every day things, it's called lefe but since you chose to break the law and end up in prision, you had nothjing better to do than work on Christmas! It has nothing to do with "not wanting to work" I make double the money I did with Frito and work half the hours! And you my friend would NEVER get a job there with a prision record....Oh, Taco Bell is hiring! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (4) Reply - Report abuse
George23 in Barnhart, Missouri 49 months ago	K Can you expand on what I should expect at the intial testing and interview? does the Route Sales rep always deliver product in a truck? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	yes, always in a truck. There are two sides to the business. The grocery store side where you deliver to grocery stores and then the other side where you deliver to gas stations, convenient stores and stores of that nature. They both are very demanding jobs. I am a woman and did it for two years and I pulled my weight and maintained very good numbers, but it was tough. I have moved on to something different in sales. I don't consider Frito a "sales" job. Basically it is a glorified merchandising job. I am in sales and enjoy it. I have NO regrets leaving Frito Lay. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No Reply - Report abuse
George23 in Barnhart, Missouri 49 months ago	K Thank you so much for your help and information. This is a job that I am seriously considering so that is why I have so many questions. When you deliver the product, is it in one of the small box trucks? Not the big rigs right? Also, are you straight salary? I know here in St. Louis they said you can make between 38-52 a year with commission. I dont understand how the commission works. Do you set your own hours? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	I will respond tomorrow when I have more time to give you a detailed answer......doing homework with the kids and then off to bed. Ask as many questions as you like. It is a little truck if you are not in the "grocery store" division. We all pulled out of the same warehosuse. It is easy to drive. I will explain how it works. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
George23 in Barnhart, Missouri 49 months ago	thank you K. I look forward to your response. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	ok, if your are a relief route driver, this is when you take over a route when someone is on vacation, yes, you are on salary. Believe it or not, it was only $600.00 a week and that was with a min of 50ish hours a week. The benefits are very good. How old are you? If you get your own route, you get a percentage of your product sold in your stores. Once you take something into a store, it is considered "sold" Some guys will over fill their shelves when they are going on vacation or a holiday is coming. (makes their check bigger) You have to be sure you keep your stale items to a bare minimum. That is a big "no no" to have stale items!! You have to rotate your product when you are in the store and make sure you pout the fresh items/new bags in back and pull up your older stuff. The job is much harder than it looks. In the morning, maybe 4:00 a.m. You go into the warehouse and pull your stock for the day. You have a hand held computer where you enter everything you are taking. Everything goes into the computer. Anyway, you load your truck and off you go to your stores. When you get to your let's say first store, you go into the store, check to see what is low, and you enter what it is you will need. This is all done by sku numbers. You make your entries and the computer will tell you how much of it you have in your truck. You then go back to your truck and "pick" the items you need. This could be any where from a few cases to many, many cases!!! You wheel everything in, check and recheck with the store manager and off you go to stock your shelves. You do this store after store........it is really not a bad job if you are single. And have no plans for the evening. I was tired at the end of the day. You are doing a lot of lifting and jumping on and off the truck. At the end of the day you unload your flattened out boxes. They are color coded and then it is done till tomorrow where you start all over. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (26) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	Mind you, you will probably work all holidays cause what do people do on holidays??? They eat chips and snacks. It is a grind! Ask if you have any more detailed questions. Good luck! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	I remember the interview being a long and lengthy process. I know there were a few tests involved. A personality profile test, a math test. I can't remember the rest but it was not an easy process. They do a credit check because you are involved in handling cash on a daily basis. As for setting your own hours.....you have to get into the warehouse early to pull your product and you're done when you're done. There really aren't any "short days" when you are in route sales there. All stores when you get to them are usually empty and it is a time consuming process to "reset" your shelves. I can honestly say I never worked less than a 50 hour week there. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (8) / No Reply - Report abuse
DEL in Andover, Ohio 49 months ago	George, it's a rewarding career. $600 per week is training pay. When you get your route you can make mid-40's to mid 50's. The hiring process is lengthy, but if it was my company I would want to be sure I hired the right people. Their are many different delivery systems within Frito-Lay. The above example is a bin or small account route. There are Bulk routes, Super Bulk routes, and Pre-Pick routes also. Benefits package is second to none. The job is not for everyone, as stated by K, however you can live comfortably and retire without worries. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
k 49 months ago	Let's not forget to let George know that it could be years before he gets his own route. I worked there without there ever being an opening. And yes, the benefits are good but and there is a but.....I am working for a much smaller company and we have a wonderful package. Don't let the name "Frito Lay" fool you into riches. I feel there pay is low. 40's to mid 50's is not where I would like to be. My base is 60 at my current job and I have a compnay car, phone, laptop, expense account. I work less hours and have never been happier. Working for Frito was an experience. It just wasn't for me. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (12) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Jimmy Legg in Houston, Texas 48 months ago	so what are you doing now, it sounds better than frito lay. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 48 months ago	am a regional sales manager for a company. I work mostly from home, I have a company car, phone, laptop and I hardly work on Fridays! I love my job and make DOUBLE what I made at Frito! The name "Frito" makes you think of riches to be found....there you are just another person pluggin away their chips. If you are a good sales person, you can make more money else where - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No Reply - Report abuse
Pereira in EAST BRIDGEWATER, Massachusetts 48 months ago	Hi K. My name is Ron. I will have an interview for Route Sales in Massachusetts. The $600.00 is before or after taxes? If I start 4am, what time expect go home? I have an Ice cream truck and make good money on summer. The best sales day is on sunday. Do you think I will not be able to do this job if I got hired by frito-lay? Thanks a lot. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
k in Sun City, California 48 months ago	Hi Ron, the $600.00 is BEFORE taxes. It may have changed in the past few years. I am not sure about the ice cream truck. You might be able to hold it down. I just know when I worked there I worked no less than 10-12 hours a day and it was a grind! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No Reply - Report abuse
k in Sun City, California 48 months ago	the test was a bit of math and then situations in what wold you do if this were to happen. they had a little of this and that on the test. It was all timed. Frito is growning so much that maybe they has let go of the reins as to how strict they once were. Good luck! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	What is a typical day (hours of shift) when you worked for Frito Lay ? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	SB in Atlanta, Georgia said: I work for Frito Lay...what position are you applying for? Reply/question to SB in Atlanta : do you still work for Frito Lay ? I interviewed a week ago and wondering how long it was between your interview and test ? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
k 47 months ago	I was a route driver so my day started early....4 a.m to pull my orders from the warehouse. We usually didn't get done till 5:00 p.m. It is a long day most days. We often worked 6 days a week. It was a grind. To tell you the truth, it is my most hated job! I now work for a company making more money, less hours and have never been happier! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
k 47 months ago	I no longer work there and I cannot remember how long the process was. Give them a call, it doesn't hurt to follow up. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	I'm wondering if they are any route sales positions with other companies that are better ? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	Thank you K - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
k 47 months ago	I don't know about that. Frito Lay is a sound company, the product sells and you will always be busy. I really wouldn't call it sales, it is merchandising, bottom line. You go into the store, punch in hwat you need, go to your truck, pull the order and stock the racks. How old are you and what is your experience? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	I don't mind working long hours , lifting or similar work . i just left a job as a Store asst manager (furniture store ) . I'm 39 yrs. old . I also have some route delivery exp - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
k 47 months ago	then this may be the job for you. I know here in southern California, I see postings for jobs with Frito daily. they are always hiring here! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	Thanks , I hope so , but man they do have a process to go through . I guess it is just their way to test . I'm form GA. originally but I haven't noticed much job postings here , in GA. or Alabama . Are you doing the same kind of work just different company now ? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	That sounds really great . See I have not returned to further my education so I qualify for a different kind of sales positions . I'd really enjoy working in the pharmaceutical sales field . - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
k 47 months ago	is there anyway you can give me your email and we can have this conversation between you and I? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
susan12c2001 in RANBURNE, Alabama 47 months ago	Sure , susan12c2001@yahoo.com - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
deansuraci in Cornwall On Hudson, New York 44 months ago	k said: is there anyway you can give me your email and we can have this conversation between you and I? Hi k, You there? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
lisaaa in newberry, Florida 41 months ago	My husband took a test online got called for a first interview, then did a day of driving with a route sales guy and then they did a background check....after the check...they had him come in for a final interview. IS THIS PROCESS ALMOST DONE??? He has been through so much...they said someone would call him this week...it's already thursday.. What's up? Anyone went through this before? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (10) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Joyce in Vancouver, Washington 36 months ago	Host said: It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at FRITO-LAY? Any advice on striking the right note? Hello yes I have an interview with Frito Lay this fri not sure what I will be hired for probably just a regular employee any idea on the test they will give? thanx - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
K 36 months ago	Just be yourself during any interview! Frito is a good company if you want to devote your whole life to running your route. It wasn't for me but a great company to have on your resume if you are just starting out! Best to you! K - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
wop2 in Valley Cottage, New York 36 months ago	How selective is Frito Lay in choosing candidates? I passed the test, had an interview with the HR person (or one of the managers) and I did the route-ride. if i got this far does it mean i'm most likely going to get it? I dont have actual sales experience, but i do have 7 years of supermarket experience, 2 years of grocery/retail management experience, and some DSD merchandising thrown in. not to mention a college degree. I'm surprised as ive read that the process takes a long time but for me its only been a week and a half since i first applied. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
sylvester41569 in San Diego, California 36 months ago	Hi K, I appreciate all of your responses to others about frito, they have been helpful. I filled out an app, got called to take a test and passed, they did a background check and now I am scheduled for an interview. Does it seem that they are interested in me? What can I expect now? Thanks so much C - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
K2000kidd in Putnam, Connecticut 35 months ago	I just got hired as a packer what should i expect?? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Speedy0250 in Farmville, Virginia 35 months ago	Kkidd, I have a friend that works for Frito Lay, he justs sits in the warehouse and messeses with the chips, making 15 an hour. Is that wat a packer does? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Speedy0250 in Farmville, Virginia 35 months ago	I'm looking for the same job, I'm just not sure what the job is, and I was trying to find out what the interview is like. They type of questions, type of employment screening, and do they accept college students to work full/part time? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
wop2 in Valley Cottage, New York 35 months ago	I last spoke to someone at Frito Lay a week ago, they told me they were going to send out the background check and that it would take 3 or 4 days to process. and that they would call me to schedule an interview. should I call THEM to schedule an interview first or should i just keep waiting for them to call me? does it really take this long to get hired? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
K 35 months ago	Do you have the email address to the person you spoke with? Perhaps send them an email asking where you are in the process. It does take FOREVER!!! Hang in there! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
wop2 in Valley Cottage, New York 35 months ago	well it just so happens they called me TODAY and i have an interview on Friday! he said it was a "structured interview". Im going through any possible questions in my head and having answers for them. does anyone know what kind of questions they ask? (any sales related questions, situational/behavioral, etc) also will I know that day if i am going to get officially hired?? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (16) / No (4) Reply - Report abuse

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