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Q&A With Frito-Lay Employees
As a vital part of a large global company, our workforce is made up of different genders, ethnicities, cultures and age groups. We truly are a melting pot of diversity. This also reflects the marketplace and communities in which we work. One of the things we have come to recognize is that this rich diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Which is why we work so hard to nurture it and create an inclusive work environment. Any business is only as strong as the people who work for it, so we are doing everything we can to remove invisible barriers to inclusion and are providing training and education to everyone who works here. One way we achieve this diversity and inclusion is by inviting associates from all backgrounds to get involved with our Employee Resource Groups. These groups play an important role in providing networking and leadership-development opportunities for our associates, while also offering us a greater understanding about the diverse populations that make up our consumers.
How employees describe working at Frito-Lay
Pays well at the bottom level and is a very easy job. Some difficult challenges to deal with but you will have that at every company.
Posted 21 days ago
Too much "on demand" schedules.
Posted 24 days ago
Quantity is all the need
Everybody showing up and doing their job. Everything not breaking down constantly. Not being forced against my will to work overtime
It is mostly a good time
What it's like to work at Frito-Lay
- Frito-Lay employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Frito-Lay report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Frito-Lay have 1 meeting
- 72% of Frito-Lay employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Frito-Lay employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 31% of Frito-Lay employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Frito-Lay employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 56% of Frito-Lay employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Frito-Lay Employees
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How's the vacation policy at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
Do you get paid out once you leave the job if you still have vacation time?
No you us it or lose it by January each year
It is based on seniority, if new 1-5 years you will have last pick of vacations you can never plan ahead.
How flexible is your work schedule at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
Not flexible at all
If you work in manufacturing with mandatory overtime there is no flexibility. Plan on being there plus on your days off.
There is flexibility in finance
How much and how often do raises happen at Frito-Lay?
3 years spread
They don't happen for sales.
What's the pay like for Sales roles at Frito-Lay?
100% Commission based the route you choose can make or break you.
Below average, but higher than direct competition marginally.
What are your coworkers at Frito-Lay like?
Some are great others you have to watch take lots of pictures and document everthing.
The current atmosphere is a college fraternity, lots of issues with job consistency, company guidelines for when and how to fix the issues obscure and discipline is only held to those without seniority. You have to gain a strong skin, document everything and watch your back, job has a lack of team connectivity as well.
What's the interview process like at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
Long drawn out. As many as 4 meeting. In front of panel of 4 people. If 1 oppose you have no chance
The interview with Frito was with two people, the zone business manager and a district sales leader both asking questions that are scenario based randomly, and you are asked questions about past job experiences.
What's the company culture like at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
A very large fraternity, or a high school, often senority is king and if your New to the company regardless of previous experience you are treated unfairly. The company uses seniority to discriminate against employees. It's a culture where you have to watch your back at all times to protect your livelihood.
Segregated, it's like being in high school, with the insanity of college dorm life.
How are the vision insurance options at Frito-Lay?
Top tier
What is the best perk or benefit that Frito-Lay offers?
The entire benefits package
How often do employees get raises at Frito-Lay?
Yearly
I worked there for approximately 3 months, I had to leave but I loved my job, now that I have resolved the issue that I left how long before I can reapply and come back to work there
6 months
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
Hows is my sleep schedule
What's the internship program like at Frito-Lay?
Havent heard of one
What's the work from home policy like at Frito-Lay?
I never heard of a policy such as this during my years at Frito Lay. It's seems non existent to me.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Frito-Lay?
Include every one in the culture, more connectivity less of live pepsico or else.
How do I do well in an interview at Frito-Lay?
Be yourself site pertinent information on past jobs, achievements exc.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Frito-Lay?
The organization of this company is so bad, it took two months.
What do people at Frito-Lay think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
No one sees the CEO, his or her assistants or anyone remotely close, they could make the company more about workers, less about corporation and more human.
What are you most excited about working at Frito-Lay?
Top Employee Response
Not being at Frito Lay.
How's the work life balance at Frito-Lay?
You will age greater in this company because of demand and stress, no balance, and no appreciation.
How does Frito-Lay make decisions around promotions?
Disconnected from what stores need or want, forced pallet drops.
What kind of people succeed at Frito-Lay?
Those that upper frito lay management like, it's a highly segregated workforce.
How's the feedback proccess at Frito-Lay?
What feedback, they give it but shun you if you give feedback.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Frito-Lay?
Ask questions, research positions ask people who work the job title you are interested in pertinent job info.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Frito-Lay?
Very difficult 50 hrs a week or more commission based, with meetings and other financial agendas of management leave you with no balance.
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Should I work at Frito-Lay?
38% of Frito-Lay employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 15% are neutral and 47% would not recommend working at Frito-Lay to their friends.
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passive |
| 47% | Detractors |
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Recently Asked Questions about working at Frito-Lay
- How are the vision insurance options at Frito-Lay?
- What is the best perk or benefit that Frito-Lay offers?
- How often do employees get raises at Frito-Lay?
- I worked there for approximately 3 months, I had to leave but I loved my job, now that I have resolved the issue that I left how long before I can reapply and come back to work there
- What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Frito-Lay?
