There is no standard answer to this question. Employers can look as far back (or not) as they wish when hiring employees. Some states attempt to limit the "look-back" time, but realistically it makes no difference.
You would have to know where and what part of Pepsi is doing the check. The corporation will have different specifications from a local distributor.
Seven years.
With good jobs becoming more scarce it's becoming very common for employers to do background checks on potential employees prior to hiring. Some employers will do background checks going as far back as 15 years.
seven years
7 to 10 years
For criminal checks ... indefinite.
No, they are not limited to 7 years. Credit information is only valid going back 7 years.
They go back as far as necessary. Yes, a criminal conviction from 20 years ago will show up.
A background check can go all the way back to your 18th birthday. Some government background checks, and background checks by private industry which involve security clearances, can even include your juvenile record.
Your record is your permanent record. They may go back as far as they wish to go.
The length of time a criminal background check goes back can vary by company and jurisdiction. Typically, background checks cover the past 7-10 years, although some may include information from further back depending on the nature of the position and the laws in the relevant jurisdiction.
Coca-Cola typically conducts criminal background checks for the most recent 7 years.
In Virginia, criminal background checks typically go back seven years for non-convictions and non-adjudicated offenses. For convictions, there is no limitation on how far back the check can go. Certain employers or industries may have specific requirements that can allow for a more extensive background check.