Hawaii warehouse worker employment contract template

Hawaii Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

This Hawaii Warehouse Worker Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address, including city and state in Hawaii] ("Employer"), and
• [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address, including city and state in Hawaii] ("Employee"). Employee's best contact method is [Phone number/Email].

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Employer desires to employ Employee as a Warehouse Worker; and

WHEREAS, Employee desires to be employed by Employer as a Warehouse Worker;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Position

• Warehouse Worker
• Job Description:
  • Receiving, unloading, processing, storing, picking, packing, and shipping goods.
  • Conducting regular inventory counts and checks.
  • Operating forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
  • Complying with Employer’s standard operating procedures for safety, material handling, and hazardous materials.
  • Adhering to Hawaii workplace safety protocols, especially those set by the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH).
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Expected Lifting Requirements: Capacity to regularly lift objects of up to [Weight] lbs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Employee will be required to use appropriate PPE, including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, and safety shoes.
• Additional Requirements: [Specify any additional requirements, e.g., working in high humidity, with perishable goods].
• Reporting Lines: Employee will report to [Shift Supervisor/Warehouse Manager/Operations Director].
• Supervision Duties: [Specify any supervision duties if applicable, otherwise state 'None'].

2. Work Location

• Primary Work Location: [Warehouse Site Address, including city and state in Hawaii].
• Option A: Work at different warehouse locations may be assigned, including inter-island travel.
• Option B: Work is restricted to the primary work location only.
• Travel Expense Reimbursement: Employer will reimburse Employee for travel expenses in accordance with Hawaii law and company policy.

3. Employment Status and Hours

• Full-time: Employee is a full-time employee.
• Hours per week: [Number] hours per week.
• Daily Schedule: [Specify daily schedule, including shift rotation, weekends, and holiday work expectations].
• Overtime Policy:
  • Overtime will be paid in accordance with Hawaii’s wage and hour laws.
  • Overtime applies after 40 hours/week.
  • Overtime pay rate: [1.5x or other applicable rate] times the regular hourly rate.
  • Double time: [Specify if double time is applicable for certain situations].

4. Work Breaks and Rest Periods

• Meal Break: 30-minute unpaid meal break after 5 consecutive hours of work, unless waived by agreement.
• Rest Breaks: [Specify frequency and timing of paid rest breaks].
• Compliance: Employer will comply with all Hawaii employment standards regarding breaks and rest periods.

5. Compensation

• Hourly Wage: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Pay Frequency: Biweekly, per Hawaii Wage Payment Law.
• Overtime Rate: [Specify Overtime Rate].
• Premium Pay: [Specify any premium pay requirements for night shifts or hazardous duty].
• Performance Bonuses: [Specify potential performance bonuses, shift differentials, or non-monetary rewards].

6. Benefits

• Mandatory Healthcare Coverage: Employer will provide healthcare coverage under the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act.
  • Plan details: [Specify plan details].
  • Employee cost-share: [Specify employee cost-share].
• Dental and Vision Coverage: [Specify if applicable].
• Paid Time Off (PTO): [Specify PTO accrual and usage policy].
• Sick Leave: Employer provides sick leave in compliance with Hawaii’s Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) requirements.
• Family/Medical Leave: [Specify family/medical leave policy].
• Jury Duty Leave: [Specify jury duty leave policy].
• Holidays:
  • Recognized Holidays: [List recognized holidays].
  • Paid/Unpaid Status: [Clarify paid/unpaid status for work performed on those days].

7. Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

• Workers’ Compensation: Employer provides workers’ compensation coverage per Hawaii law.
• Unemployment Insurance: Employer participates in the Hawaii state unemployment insurance program.
• Reporting Workplace Injury or Illness: Employee must report any workplace injury or illness to [Designated Person/Department] immediately.

8. Certifications

• Required Certifications: [Specify required certifications for machinery and equipment use, e.g., forklift operator certification].
• Employer-Provided Training: Employer will provide training as required by OSHA/HIOSH regulations.
• Re-certification: [Specify policies on re-certification or skill upgrades].

9. Workplace Safety

• Compliance: Employer is committed to compliance with HIOSH workplace safety standards.
• PPE Use: Employee must use required PPE at all times.
• Annual Safety Trainings: Employer will provide annual safety trainings as required by state law.
• Handling of Chemicals/Foodstuffs: [Specify protocol for handling chemicals or foodstuffs per Hawaii’s agricultural/food handling guidelines].
• COVID-19 Safety Standards: [Specify if current COVID-19 safety standards are in place].
• Emergency Evacuation/Rescue Procedures: Employee must familiarize themselves with emergency evacuation/rescue procedures.

10. Standards of Conduct

• Punctuality and Attendance: Employee must maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Cleanliness: Employee must maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Interaction with Team Members: Employee must interact with team members respectfully and professionally.
• Zero Tolerance: Employer has a zero-tolerance policy for theft/pilferage.
• Unauthorized Removal/Damage of Property: Employee must not remove or damage company property.
• Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policies: Employer maintains anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies covering all protected categories under Hawaii law.
• Respect for Hawaiian Culture and Language: Employee must show respect for Hawaiian culture and language in the workplace.

11. Dress Code and Uniforms

• Dress Code: [Specify dress code].
• Uniforms: [Specify policies for use and care of uniforms].
• Maintenance of Tools and Safety Gear: Employee is responsible for the proper maintenance of issued tools and safety gear.

12. Drug and Alcohol Policy

• Policy: Employee must comply with Employer’s drug and alcohol policy.
• Drug Testing: [Specify drug testing policy, including mandatory compliance with state-regulated random drug testing policies].

13. Employee Privacy

• Locker/Bag Search Procedures: [Specify locker or bag search procedures per Hawaii law].
• Surveillance Cameras: [Specify use of surveillance cameras and proper notice of monitoring].

14. Termination

• Grounds for Termination: [Specify grounds for termination, e.g., absenteeism, workplace safety violations, misconduct, performance issues].
• Resignation Procedure: Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
• Return of Company Property: Employee must return all company property upon termination or resignation.
• Final Paycheck: Employee’s final paycheck will be provided in accordance with Hawaii law.
• At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
• Progressive Discipline: [List process for progressive discipline, warning notices, and appeals/grievance mechanism].

15. Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality

• Non-Solicitation: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Confidentiality: Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Employer’s confidential information, including but not limited to inventory lists, supplier/trade information, and security arrangements.

16. Dispute Resolution

• Internal Resolution: The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes internally.
• Mediation: If internal resolution fails, the parties agree to consider mediation.
• Arbitration: [Optional: Specify agreement to binding arbitration].
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

17. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

18. Amendments

No amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.

19. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Compliance with Laws

This agreement is subject to rules and modifications required by local or federal government authorities. Employee acknowledges receipt of any employee handbook, safety manual, or warehouse-specific standard operating procedures, which form part of this employment agreement.

21. Employment Eligibility

• Employee must provide documentation of US employment eligibility as required under Form I-9.
• E-Verify: [Specify Hawaii E-Verify participation if applicable].
• Onboarding Documents: Employee must complete all relevant onboarding documents.
• Union Membership: [Specify if the position is subject to a labor union collective bargaining agreement]. If so, the CBA terms are incorporated by reference.

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Name of Authorized Representative]

Title: [Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________