Arizona warehouse worker employment contract template

Arizona Warehouse Worker Employment Agreement

This Full-Time Warehouse Worker Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:

• [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation, with its principal place of business at [Employer Full Address] ("Employer"), and
• [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Full Address] ("Employee").

1. Position:

• The Employee is hired as a "Warehouse Worker."
• Core job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Receiving, unloading, and verifying incoming shipments.
  • Inventory storage, picking, packing, and preparing orders for shipment.
  • Use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks (certifications/operator cards required in Arizona: [Specify Certifications/Cards]).
  • Maintaining workplace cleanliness and organization.
  • Conducting inventory counts and performing quality inspections of goods.
  • Adhering to safety protocols, emergency procedures, proper lifting/ergonomics, and hazardous materials handling specific to warehouse operations in Arizona.

2. Reporting Structure and Work Location:

• The Employee will report to [Supervisor Name and Title].
• The primary work location is: [Full Address of Arizona Warehouse].
• Option A: The Employer may reassign the Employee to other warehouse locations within Arizona as needed.
• Option B: The Employer will not reassign the Employee to other warehouse locations. Any change in location must be mutually agreed.

3. Working Hours:

• The Employee's position is full-time, generally consisting of 40 hours per week, in accordance with Arizona standards.
• Option A: The Employee's regular shift is [Specify Shift: e.g., Day, Night, Rotating, Weekends].
• Option B: The Employee's shift schedule will be determined by the Employer and may be subject to change with reasonable notice.
• Attendance expectations are as follows: [Specify Attendance Policies].
• Procedure for shift swaps and call-ins: [Specify Procedure].
• Meal and rest breaks:
  • Option A: The Employee will receive a [Number]-minute unpaid meal break and two [Number]-minute paid rest breaks per [Shift Length] shift.
  • Option B: The Employee will receive rest and meal breaks as mandated by company policy and in compliance with OSHA guidelines. (Note: Arizona law does not mandate meal/rest breaks for adults.)

4. Wages:

• The Employee's hourly pay rate is [Dollar Amount].
• Overtime compensation will be paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Arizona law.
• The payroll period is [Specify Payroll Period: e.g., Weekly, Bi-weekly].
• The method of payment is [Specify Payment Method: e.g., Direct Deposit, Check].
• The hourly rate is no less than the current Arizona minimum wage.
• Option A: The employee is eligible for bonus pay or incentives based on productivity or safety targets as outlined in the company's incentive program. [Provide details of incentive program]
• Option B: The employee is not eligible for any bonus pay or incentives.

5. Benefits:

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Specify Details, including ACA compliance if applicable].
  • Dental insurance: [Specify Details].
  • Vision insurance: [Specify Details].
  • Retirement plan: [Specify Details, e.g., 401k, state-mandated alternatives].
  • Paid time off: [Specify Details].
  • Paid Arizona sick leave: At least 1 hour earned per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, in accordance with the Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act.
  • Vacation policy: [Specify Details].
  • Arizona-recognized holidays: [List Holidays].
  • Uniform or safety equipment allowance: [Specify Details].

6. Workers' Compensation:

• The Employee is covered by Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Arizona law.
• Injury reporting procedure: [Specify Injury Reporting Procedure].
• Company policy on workplace injury response: [Specify Policy].
• The Employer prohibits retaliation against employees for filing legitimate workers’ compensation claims, as mandated by Arizona law.

7. At-Will Employment:

• Employment with the Employer is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to any applicable legal requirements.
• Option A: Notice period for resignation: [Number] days.
• Option B: No specific notice period required.
• Final paycheck procedures: The final paycheck will be issued in accordance with Arizona law.
• Upon termination, the Employee must return all Employer property.

8. Workplace Conduct:

• The Employee must adhere to the following workplace conduct policies:
  • No violence.
  • Zero-tolerance for drug/alcohol use.
  • Use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
  • Anti-harassment.
  • Zero discrimination in line with the Arizona Civil Rights Act, covering race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, and military service.

9. Confidentiality:

• The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of the Employer's proprietary information, including handling records of goods and customer data.

10. Lost or Damaged Goods:

• The Employee will adhere to company policy for handling lost or damaged goods: [Specify policy].
• Disciplinary consequences and potential recovery of losses will be handled according to company policy and applicable law.

11. Company Equipment:

• The Employee is authorized to use company equipment only for work-related purposes. Personal use is prohibited.

12. Training Requirements:

• The Employee is required to complete the following training:
  • OSHA warehouse safety training.
  • Arizona-specific hazards training (e.g., heat illness prevention, ADOSH standards).
  • Option A: The Employer will support certification/recertification for forklift operation or hazardous materials handling, as applicable.
  • Option B: The employee will be responsible for obtaining forklift or hazardous materials handling certification/recertification.

13. Employment Eligibility and E-Verify:

• Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in compliance with E-Verify requirements and Arizona law. The employee agrees to provide the required documentation.

14. Dispute Resolution:

• The Employer encourages internal resolution of disputes. The Employee should first attempt to resolve any issues with their supervisor.
• Option A: Disputes shall be submitted to mediation in Arizona before resorting to litigation.
• Option B: Disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Arizona.
• Any legal action relating to this agreement must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Arizona, and Arizona law shall govern.

15. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation (If Applicable):

• Option A: The Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer or solicit its customers for [Number] years following termination of employment within a [Specify Geographic Area] radius of the Employer's business, solely to protect trade secrets and confidential business practices.
• Option B: The employee does not agree to a non-compete/non-solicitation agreement.

16. Compliance:

• The Employee must comply with all applicable federal, state, and city-level occupational safety rules, including workplace-specific postings and rights notifications as per Arizona's labor regulations.

17. Modification:

• The Employer reserves the right to modify this agreement, its policies, and benefits, subject to applicable law. Changes to Arizona state law will automatically supersede this agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer Representative Name], [Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]