Maine warehouse worker employment contract template

Maine Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

This Maine Warehouse Worker Employment Contract ("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] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position:

• Option A: Warehouse Worker
• Option B: Senior Warehouse Worker
• Option C: Warehouse Team Lead

The Employee is hired as a [Position Title].

2. Job Description:

• The Employee will perform duties including, but not limited to:
• Receiving and checking incoming shipments.
• Unloading and loading trucks.
• Operating forklifts and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Picking and packing orders.
• Inventory management.
• Using the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Maintaining warehouse safety and cleanliness.
• Performing inspections for damage or shortages.

3. Physical Requirements:

• The Employee must be able to:
• Regularly lift up to [Number] pounds.
• Stand for extended periods.
• Operate warehouse machinery.
• Work in varying temperatures.
• Work outdoors as needed.

4. Required Certifications & Training:

• The Employee must possess:
• Valid [Forklift Certification Type] forklift operator license (if applicable).
• Complete required OSHA and Maine Department of Labor safety training.
• Participate in ongoing safety training as required.

5. Reporting Structure:

• The Employee will report to:
• [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

6. Workplace Location:

• The Employee's primary work location is:
• [Warehouse Address] in Maine.
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work at other company-owned facilities in Maine.
• Option B: The Employee will be assigned to work only at [Warehouse Address].

7. Work Schedule & Overtime:

• The Employee is a full-time employee, working approximately [Number] hours per week.
• Option A: The Employee’s shift is [Shift Schedule].
• Option B: The Employee may be subject to rotating or night shifts.
• The Employee is expected to be punctual.
• Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Maine and federal law.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

8. Meal & Rest Breaks:

• The Employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks in accordance with Maine law.
• The Employee will receive a [Length of Time] minute unpaid meal break after 6 consecutive hours of work.
• The Employee will receive [Number] paid rest breaks of [Length of Time] minutes each during the shift.

9. Wage & Payment:

• The Employee’s wage is:
• Option A: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Pay frequency is [Weekly/Bi-Weekly].
• Timekeeping will be managed through [Timekeeping System].
• Wage deductions will be made for taxes, insurance, and [Other Deductions] as required by Maine law.
• Option A: Shift differential of [Dollar Amount] will be paid for [Shift Details].
• Option B: Performance bonuses may be awarded based on [Bonus Criteria].

10. Benefits:

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Vacation leave, accruing at [Accrual Rate].
  • Carryover of vacation time is limited to [Number] days.
• Sick leave, accruing at [Accrual Rate] as per Maine Earned Paid Leave law.
• Paid holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Bereavement leave.
• Parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Workers’ compensation insurance.
• Retirement plan: [401(k)/Pension Plan Details].
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• [Other Benefits].

11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• The Employer will provide PPE as required by Maine warehouse safety standards.
• PPE includes: [List of PPE].
• The Employee is responsible for proper usage and maintenance of PPE.

12. Health & Safety:

• The Employee must comply with all OSHA and Maine Bureau of Labor Standards regulations.
• The Employee will participate in safety committee meetings or hazard reporting.
• The Employee will follow ergonomics programs and lockout/tagout procedures.
• The Employee will adhere to protocols for chemical or hazardous material handling.

13. Workplace Conduct:

• The Employee must adhere to the following:
• Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
  • Compliance with Maine regulations regarding cannabis use, including workplace restrictions.
• Policies on theft/loss prevention.
• Anti-harassment and anti-discrimination rules, per the Maine Human Rights Act.
• Proper use of company property.
• Compliance with all posted safety procedures.
• Immediate reporting of accidents/injuries.

14. Discipline & Termination:

• Option A: The Employer utilizes a progressive discipline policy.
  • Steps: [List of Steps].
• Option B: The Employer reserves the right to administer discipline as seen fit.
• Employment is "at-will," subject to Maine law.
• Notice requirements for resignation: [Number] days.
• Final wage payment will be made per Maine law.
• The Employee must return all company property upon separation.

15. Union Representation:

• Option A: Not Applicable
• Option B: This workplace is unionized. The Employee must comply with the collective bargaining agreement and has the right to union representation in disciplinary proceedings.

16. Reasonable Accommodations:

The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities under the ADA and Maine law.

17. Confidentiality:

The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of employer inventory, operations, and customer data.

18. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation:

• Option A: Not Applicable
• Option B: The Employee is subject to a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement that complies with Maine law.
  • The non-compete period is [Number] months.
  • The non-compete applies to [Specific Geographic Area].

19. Intellectual Property:

All inventions or process improvements developed on the job are the property of the Employer.

20. Mandatory Notices:

The Employer will post all mandatory notices as required by Maine labor law.

21. Dispute Resolution:

• Disputes will be resolved through:
• Option A: Escalation to HR.
• Option B: Mediation.
• Option C: Arbitration.
• Maine law and venue will apply to all disputes.

22. Compliance:

The Employee must comply with all federal and state warehouse industry regulations.

23. Warehouse-Specific Conditions:

• The Employee will adhere to procedures for:
• Snow/ice safety and proper use of supplied outerwear.
• Potential mandatory overtime during winter logistics surges.
• [Other Specific Conditions].

24. Policy Changes:

All contractual and policy elements are subject to change with advance notice as required by Maine law.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]