Kansas warehouse worker employment contract template

Kansas Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

This Full-Time Warehouse Worker Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the Effective Date by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Business Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position:

Option A: Warehouse Worker

The Employee is hired as a Warehouse Worker and will report to [Supervisor Name/Position].

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: receiving, inspecting, sorting, labeling, picking, packing, inventory management, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, compliance with warehouse management systems, documenting shipment movement, loading/unloading, and participating in safety trainings and regular facility maintenance.

Option B: Specialized Warehouse Worker – [Specify Specialty, e.g., Forklift Operator, Inventory Specialist]

The Employee is hired as a [Specialty] and will report to [Supervisor Name/Position].

Specific responsibilities are detailed in [Job Description Document Name or Location] and include but are not limited to: [List Specific Responsibilities].

2. Physical Requirements:

The Employee must be able to:

Lift up to [Weight, e.g., 50] lbs.

Stand for prolonged periods.

Operate powered industrial trucks (if applicable) upon certification.

Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by OSHA and Kansas law, including [List specific PPE, e.g., safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves].

3. Employment Classification and Hours:

Full-Time Employee: The Employee is classified as a full-time employee.

Regular Weekly Hours: The Employee's regular work schedule is [Number] hours per week.

Scheduled Shifts:

Option A: Fixed Shift - [Specify Shift, e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM]

Option B: Rotating Shift - The Employee will work rotating shifts as assigned. Shift schedules will be posted [Timeframe, e.g., weekly, bi-weekly] in advance.

Option C: Weekend Shift - The Employee will work primarily weekend shifts.

Overtime:

Overtime will be required as needed.

Overtime will be compensated at one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Kansas law.

Clock-in/Clock-out procedures: [Specify procedures, e.g., Employees must clock in and out accurately for all work hours].

4. Meal Breaks and Rest Periods:

Meal Breaks: The Employee is entitled to a [Length, e.g., 30-minute] unpaid meal break for every [Number, e.g., 5] consecutive hours worked, in accordance with Kansas law.

Rest Periods: The Employee is entitled to a [Length, e.g., 15-minute] paid rest period for every [Number, e.g., 4] consecutive hours worked.

Leaving the Line/Floor: Employees must notify [Supervisor/Designated Person] before leaving their work station.

5. Compensation:

Hourly Wage: The Employee will be paid an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount].

Payment Frequency: The Employee will be paid [Weekly/Bi-weekly].

Pay Method: The Employee will be paid via [Direct Deposit/Check/Payroll Card].

Pay Stubs: The Employee will receive itemized pay stubs that comply with Kansas law.

Deductions: All deductions will be clearly itemized on the pay stub.

Incentives (If Applicable): [Describe any incentive programs, bonuses, or commissions].

6. Benefits:

Health Insurance: [Employer provides/Employer does not provide] health insurance. Details are outlined in the employee handbook.

Dental Insurance: [Employer provides/Employer does not provide] dental insurance. Details are outlined in the employee handbook.

Vision Insurance: [Employer provides/Employer does not provide] vision insurance. Details are outlined in the employee handbook.

Life and Disability Insurance: [Employer provides/Employer does not provide] life and disability insurance. Details are outlined in the employee handbook.

Occupational Health Services: [Employer provides/Employer does not provide] access to occupational health services.

Retirement Plan: [Employer offers/Employer does not offer] a retirement plan. Details are outlined in the employee handbook.

Kansas Workers’ Compensation: The Employee is covered by Kansas Workers’ Compensation insurance.

Paid Holidays: The Employee is entitled to the following paid holidays: [List Holidays]. Shift-based substitution policy: [Describe any policy for shift workers].

Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrual rates and usage are outlined in the employee handbook.

Short-Term Disability: Eligibility and claim procedures for short-term disability due to workplace injury are outlined in the employee handbook and compliant with Kansas statutes.

7. Safety Training and Compliance:

Mandatory Training: The Employee must participate in all mandatory safety training sessions, including Kansas-specific training on hazardous materials handling and emergency evacuation.

Equipment Certification: The Employee must obtain and maintain any required certifications for operating equipment (e.g., forklift certification).

OSHA Compliance: The Employee must comply with all federal and Kansas Occupational Safety and Health laws.

PPE: The Employer will provide required PPE.

Accident Reporting: The Employee must report all accidents and injuries immediately to [Designated Person/Department].

8. Substance Abuse Policy:

Prohibition: The possession or use of drugs, alcohol, and unauthorized substances is strictly prohibited on Employer property.

Drug Testing: The Employee may be subject to random drug testing as required by Employer policy.

Discipline: Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

9. Warehouse Behavioral Standards:

Safe Lifting Practices: The Employee must adhere to safe lifting practices.

Aisle/Traffic Protocols: The Employee must follow all aisle and traffic protocols within the warehouse.

Reporting Damage: The Employee must report any damaged inventory or equipment immediately to [Designated Person/Department].

Hazardous/Time-Sensitive Items: The Employee must follow established procedures for handling hazardous or time-sensitive items.

Chain of Custody: The Employee must maintain accurate chain-of-custody documentation for high-value goods.

10. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

The Employer prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, and status as a veteran, as mandated by Kansas law.

Complaint Reporting: Employees can report complaints of discrimination or harassment to [Designated Person/Department].

11. At-Will Employment:

The Employee’s employment 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 applicable Kansas law.

Termination Grounds: Termination grounds may include, but are not limited to, safety violations, job abandonment, falsification of logs.

Progressive Discipline: The Employer may use a progressive discipline process, but is not required to do so.

Notice of Resignation: The Employee is requested to provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.

Final Wages: The Employee will be paid all final wages in accordance with Kansas law.

12. Return of Employer Property:

Upon termination of employment, the Employee must return all Employer property, including warehouse keys, ID badges, uniforms, PPE, and equipment.

13. Loyalty and Conflict of Interest:

The Employee will devote their full working time and attention to the Employer's business.

Restrictions on Outside Employment: The Employee may not engage in outside employment that creates a conflict of interest or poses a safety risk to the Employer's operations.

Non-Solicitation (Optional): [Include if desired and compliant with Kansas law: During employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee will not solicit employees or clients of the Employer.]

14. Confidentiality:

The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information regarding the Employer’s business methods, warehouse security processes, customer and inventory data, and trade secrets.

The Employee agrees not to disclose or use this information outside the scope of their employment, and this obligation will survive termination of employment.

15. Dispute Resolution:

Internal Resolution: The parties will attempt to resolve any disputes internally.

Mediation/Arbitration: [Choose one or both, and detail procedures: Option A: The parties agree to submit any unresolved disputes to mediation before pursuing legal action. Option B: The parties agree to submit any unresolved disputes to binding arbitration.]

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.

Jurisdiction: Any legal action arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the state courts of Kansas.

16. Compliance with Laws:

The Employer will comply with the Kansas Minimum Wage and Overtime Law, any applicable local wage ordinances, and federal requirements.

Applicable warehouse industry exemptions will be applied as appropriate.

17. Acknowledgment of Policies:

The Employee acknowledges receipt of and agrees to abide by the Employer’s published policies, warehouse safety rules, and [if applicable] any collective bargaining agreements.

Policy Updates: The Employer may update its policies from time to time and will provide written notice to the Employee.

18. Background Checks and Eligibility:

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test.

Eligibility to Work: The Employee must provide documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the United States (I-9 compliance).

Physical/Medical Exam: [If applicable, specify: The Employee may be required to undergo a warehouse-specific physical or medical exam as permitted by ADA and Kansas law].

19. Additional Provisions (Optional):

Transportation/Parking: [Specify transportation and parking provisions, if any].

PPE Allowance: [Specify any allowance or reimbursement for required PPE, such as steel-toe boots].

Training/Certification: [Specify employee participation in training, certification renewal, or health and safety incentive programs].

20. Amendment:

This Agreement may be reviewed and amended periodically to comply with changes in Kansas law, industry regulations, and warehouse operational needs. The Employer will provide written notice to the Employee of any changes.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Representative Title]

[Employer Legal Name]

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[Employee Legal Name]