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Working at Frito-Lay

Zippia score 4.3

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Frito-Lay overview

Industry
Food
Revenue
$15.8B
Headquarters
Employees
166
Founded in
1989
Organization type
Private
CEO
Steven Williams
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Frito-Lay is a manufacturing company focusing on snack food production, distribution, and marketing. Known for its popular brands such as Fritos, Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos, this snack giant was founded in 1932 by C.E. Doolin. It later merged with H.W. Lay & Company in 1961 to form Frito-Lay, Inc., and subsequently became a part of PepsiCo in 1965 after merging with Pepsi-Cola Company. Today, Frito Lay operates as a key business unit and a wholly-owned subsidiary of PepsiCo.

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Frito Lay employs a diverse workforce of 166 individuals and generates an impressive annual revenue of $15.8 billion. Under the leadership of CEO Steven Williams, the company continues to dominate the snack food industry and maintain high employee satisfaction. With an average annual salary of $42,804, Frito Lay employees tend to stay with the company for an average of 5.8 years, showcasing the company's commitment to a positive working environment and career growth opportunities.

Frito-Lay's mission statement

Us, that means putting consumers first in every decision we make - from the quality and care that goes into making our snacks to the ways in which we give back to the community and care for our environment.

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3.0/5

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2025
Frito-Lay benefits

Paid sick days/ time off requests easy to get approved. Partnered with plenty of company's to get discounts on all sorts of items through their discount program

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Very poor management all around. Inefficient training "the blind leading the blind". Unrealistic goals and expectations. High turnover rate for my area. Switching out key management roles basically every few months with unqualified college students. Forced overtime

Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Benefits are decent. Compensation is fair. Incentives to achieve (unrealistic) goals.

What do you like best about Frito-Lay's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing

How would you improve Frito-Lay's culture?

Efficient and effective training for all employees. Promote people within the company with the skill base to properly manage instead of hiring a college student with a bachelor's degree in theater

How did you prepare for the Frito-Lay interview?

I did not prepare, just winged it. Seemed like it was more of a formality rather than a necessary step to land the job

How does your compensation at Frito-Lay compare to the industry average?

It's relatively competitive but it's just slightly above the competitors so it comes down to work environment and work-life balance which is lacking

What's the diversity at Frito-Lay like?

They try to hard with this

What brings you the most joy at Frito-Lay?

When I leave to go home. I'm just here for the paycheck. Not much room left for advancement at my current level.

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Salary Benefits Feeling of ownership New experiences

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Toxic Undervalued frontline Minimal training Poor leadership No work-life balance Dangerous Low support

Frito-Lay benefits

Health benefits

What do you like best about Frito-Lay's CEO and the leadership team?

Flowing communication

How would you improve Frito-Lay's culture?

Focus on diversity and inclusion

How did you prepare for the Frito-Lay interview?

Research, networking, and talking to current employees

How does your compensation at Frito-Lay compare to the industry average?

Equal compensation to the industry level

What's the diversity at Frito-Lay like?

Low diversity

What brings you the most joy at Frito-Lay?

Teamwork, perseverance, results, and recognition

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Good pay

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Best shift wasThursday Friday Saturday and Sunday

Frito-Lay benefits

Acknowledgement of employees and perks like feeding when we make a profit

What do you like best about Frito-Lay's CEO and the leadership team?

They get involved

How would you improve Frito-Lay's culture?

Continue to add value to the company

How did you prepare for the Frito-Lay interview?

I was hired for a special project and remained for a while

How does your compensation at Frito-Lay compare to the industry average?

The compensation was above average.

What's the diversity at Frito-Lay like?

Everyone soon became like family.

What brings you the most joy at Frito-Lay?

Consistant work and good coworkers.

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Fun to work with customers

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Zone business management is targeting employees

Frito-Lay benefits

Benefits are good

What do you like best about Frito-Lay's CEO and the leadership team?

Don’t really know them

How would you improve Frito-Lay's culture?

Better management at various levels

How did you prepare for the Frito-Lay interview?

I havent done an interview in years

How does your compensation at Frito-Lay compare to the industry average?

I believe it some what fair

What's the diversity at Frito-Lay like?

There is a lot of deversity in my region and zone

What brings you the most joy at Frito-Lay?

Working with different customers

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2024
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Salary. Benefits diversity

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Cult constant meetings. Incompetent HR

Frito-Lay benefits

Bonuses community activity

What do you like best about Frito-Lay's CEO and the leadership team?

Worse management team I’ve experienced

How would you improve Frito-Lay's culture?

Look outside too internally focused. Way behind on training

How did you prepare for the Frito-Lay interview?

Just was myself

How does your compensation at Frito-Lay compare to the industry average?

Great

What's the diversity at Frito-Lay like?

Good

What brings you the most joy at Frito-Lay?

My colleagues. I had a great team however IT is too controlled by sales who know nothing about technology

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2024
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Freedom to run your route as your business

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Unachievable sales plans

Frito-Lay benefits

Great benefits

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

I liked working the loading doc and filling orders. I liked the job.

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

My ex wife works there

Frito-Lay benefits

Free chips

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Money

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Hardly any help for the BS

Frito-Lay benefits

Tons of perks for name brand items and companies

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Ease of the work.

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Management is either extremely critical or completely hands off.

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

They pay you pretty decent

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Not safe. No real management. Forced Overtime. No real union even though your paying for one. Overall they don’t care about their employees, I was physically hit by a car on my way to pick up my daughter from school and they gave me an occurrence/disciplinary point because i had to take off and go to carenow and couldn’t make it to work the next day.

Frito-Lay benefits

Nothing

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Hours were all three shifts to choose from. Seniority moved along fast. I was about 6 months and sigh ed a job bid and was able to win.temp for a yea

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Nights were long

Frito-Lay benefits

Store sales from the line

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Easy job. Very relaxed

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

The fact that the will work you 6 + months straight at 12 hours a day with no days off

Frito-Lay benefits

Great benefits 401k

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Great benefits and compensation

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Long hours, getting up at 3am

Frito-Lay benefits

Free apparel, shoes twice a year

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

The environment and the way u can move up and make a Career out of it

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Sometimes they did not have the schedules right and so it was confusing of what needed to be done and where you needed to be

Frito-Lay benefits

Every Wednesday we got to go to the Frito-Lay store and get chips and product for really really cheap

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Technology

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Management

Frito-Lay benefits

Every 7th consecutive day is a double time day, and rotate 10 hour days on a two week schedule, where every other weekend is a three day weekend.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Sales, Product portfolio, Diversity. Retirement Pension and Health Benefits

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Hours, life work balance

Frito-Lay benefits

The people/team, Recognition, Benefits, Salary

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Never boring, not an office environment

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Too high expectations from management, make nothing achievable, constantly putting out fires at work, work life balance is miserable

Frito-Lay benefits

education assistance

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Good benefits & vacation allowances.

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Poor work-life balance. Stressful environment depending on what department you work in as a resource.

Frito-Lay benefits

Getting 3 weeks of vacation as entry-level.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

They were very nice and friendly

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

They dont allow pets

Frito-Lay benefits

One year of pay if you quit or get fired

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Merchandising and customers

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Didn’t hold people accountable of their job

Frito-Lay benefits

Commission

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

I have enjoyed the opportunities that come from working amongst other hardworking people.

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

Performance Pay

Frito-Lay benefits

Medical/ legal benefits

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2019
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

Great pay

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

It seems like the work you do is never enough, they will always expect more from you even though you are hitting your numbers.

Frito-Lay benefits

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2018
Pros of working at Frito-Lay

I like the people I work with. I think they are very cool.

Cons of working at Frito-Lay

I do not like the structure and how the system works.

Frito-Lay benefits

I like the pension

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The team at Frito-Lay

  • The founders of Frito-Lay is Herman Lay.
  • The key people at Frito-Lay are Steven Williams and Herman Lay.
Key people
Steven Williams
Herman Lay
The inside scoop
Founded in 1932, Frito Lay is one of the largest snack foods companies in the US In 1961, it merged with the Frito Company, becoming Frito-Lay, Inc., and later on, in 1965, with Pepsi-Cola to form PepsiCo. The company owns such famous brands as Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Cracker Jack, etc.

Frito-Lay rankings

Frito-Lay is ranked #18 on the Best Manufacturing companies to work for in Texas list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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Frito-Lay salaries

Average Frito-Lay salary
$42,804
yearly
$20.58 hourly
Updated March 14, 2024

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Frito-Lay diversity

9.8
Diversity score
We calculated Frito-Lay’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Frito-Lay’s workforce.
Frito-Lay diversity summary. Zippia estimates Frito-Lay's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Frito-Lay's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Frito-Lay's workforce.
  • Frito-Lay has 166 employees.
  • 28% of Frito-Lay employees are women, while 72% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at Frito-Lay is White (61%).
  • 17% of Frito-Lay employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 12% of Frito-Lay employees are Black or African American.
  • The average employee at Frito-Lay makes $42,804 per year.
  • Frito-Lay employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at Frito-Lay stay with the company for 5.8 years on average.

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Frito-Lay financial performance

9.7
Performance score

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