Missouri warehouse worker employment contract template

Missouri Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

Employer:

Full Legal Name: [Employer Full Legal Name]

Address: [Employer Address]

Contact Person: [Employer Contact Person]

Phone: [Employer Phone Number]

Email: [Employer Email Address]

Employee:

Full Legal Name: [Employee Full Legal Name]

Address: [Employee Address]

Phone: [Employee Phone Number]

Email: [Employee Email Address]

Job Title and Description:

Job Title: Full-Time Warehouse Worker

Primary Duties:

Receiving, unloading, sorting, shelving, picking, packing, labeling, and shipping merchandise.

Routine equipment operation (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).

Inventory control and material handling.

Adhering to safety and security protocols.

Housekeeping tasks.

Reporting damages or discrepancies.

Compliance with company procedures.

Work Location and Schedule:

Work Location: [Warehouse Address, City, Missouri]

Shift: [Shift Description, e.g., Day, Evening, Night]

Start Time: [Start Time]

End Time: [End Time]

Expected Physical Presence: Employee is required to be physically present at the designated work location during scheduled hours.

Employment Status:

Non-Exempt, Full-Time Hourly Employee. This position is subject to Missouri and federal (FLSA) wage and hour laws.

At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will, meaning either the Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Missouri and federal laws.

Work Hours and Overtime:

Regular Work Hours: [Number] hours per week (typically 40).

Overtime: Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek.

Overtime Request and Approval: All overtime work must be requested by the Employee and approved in advance by [Supervisor Title/Department].

Weekend/Night/Holiday Shifts: [Specify policies regarding weekend, night, or holiday shifts, if applicable. e.g., Weekend shifts may be required based on business needs. Night shifts may be available with a shift differential of X%].

Compensation:

Wage Rate: $[Hourly Wage] per hour.

Payment Method: [Direct Deposit, Check]

Payment Frequency: [Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Bi-Monthly]

Payroll Deductions: Standard payroll deductions for taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and other legally required or authorized deductions will be made.

Missouri Minimum Wage Law: The Employer will comply with all applicable provisions of Missouri minimum wage law.

Shift Differentials/Incentives: [Specify any shift differentials or performance incentives, including specific targets and payout structure. e.g., A $1.00 per hour shift differential will be paid for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Production bonuses of X% may be earned based on achieving Y warehouse targets.]

Benefits:

Health Insurance: [Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options – Specify insurer options, eligibility timelines, and employee contribution amounts. e.g., The Employer offers health, dental, and vision insurance through [Insurer Name]. Employee eligibility begins after [Number] days of employment. Employee contribution is $[Amount] per pay period.]

Paid Time Off (PTO): [Vacation, sick leave, and personal days accrual rates and usage policies. e.g., Employees accrue PTO at a rate of X hours per pay period, up to a maximum of Y hours per year. PTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, or personal days, subject to supervisor approval.]

Parental Leave: [Parental leave policy – if applicable. e.g., The Employer offers [Number] weeks of unpaid parental leave in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.]

Unpaid Leave: The Employee is entitled to unpaid leave for purposes required by Missouri law including military leave and jury duty.

Holidays: [List paid holidays. e.g., New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.]

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): [Specify availability and details of EAP. e.g., The Employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling and support services.]

Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance:

OSHA Compliance: The Employer is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and complying with all applicable OSHA regulations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Employer will provide and require the use of necessary PPE, including [List specific PPE, e.g., safety shoes, gloves, eye protection].

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

Ergonomics Training: The Employee will receive ergonomics training to prevent work-related injuries.

Accident/Injury Reporting: The Employee is required to report all accidents, injuries, and incidents immediately to [Supervisor Title/Department] in accordance with Missouri law.

Health Screening/Drug Testing: [Specify health screening or drug testing policies, ensuring compliance with Missouri and federal laws. e.g., The Employee may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Refusal to submit to testing may result in termination of employment.]

Company Safety Program and Emergency Procedures:

Compliance: The Employee is required to comply with the Employer’s safety program and emergency procedures, including [List specific procedures, e.g., fire evacuation plan, tornado shelter location, hazardous materials handling].

Lockout/Tagout: The Employee must follow lockout/tagout procedures when servicing or maintaining equipment.

Machine Safety: The Employee must adhere to all machine safety rules and guidelines.

Ladder Safety: The Employee must follow proper ladder safety procedures.

Vehicle Operation: The Employee must adhere to all vehicle operation rules and guidelines when operating warehouse vehicles.

Certifications and Training:

Required Certifications: [List required certifications, e.g., OSHA forklift operator permit]

Company-Sponsored Training: The Employer will provide company-sponsored training or recertification as needed, in line with warehouse industry norms in Missouri.

Attendance and Punctuality:

Attendance Policy: The Employee is required to adhere to the Employer’s attendance policy, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Call-In Procedures: The Employee must follow the call-in procedures for absences, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Documentation for Absences: The Employee may be required to provide documentation for absences, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Disciplinary Action: Progressive disciplinary steps for attendance-related issues will be followed, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Appeal/Complaint Procedures: Appeal or complaint procedures are available to the employee as outlined in the employee handbook.

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment:

The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Missouri or federal law, including the Missouri Human Rights Act.

Ethics and Behavioral Standards:

Anti-Theft/Search Policies: The Employee is required to adhere to the Employer’s anti-theft and search policies.

Substance Abuse: The Employee is prohibited from using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on company property or performing company business.

Workplace Decorum: The Employee is expected to maintain workplace decorum and treat all coworkers and customers with respect.

Surveillance: The Employer may use surveillance equipment to monitor the workplace for security purposes, consistent with employee privacy rights under Missouri law.

Chain of Command and Performance Appraisal:

Supervisor: The Employee will report to [Supervisor Title].

Performance Appraisal: The Employee’s performance will be evaluated periodically, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Meetings: The Employee is expected to participate in periodic safety or inventory meetings.

Confidentiality:

The Employee agrees to hold confidential all proprietary inventory and sensitive shipping or customer data.

The Employee’s obligations not to remove, misuse, or disclose such information survive the termination of employment.

Intellectual Property:

Any intellectual property created by the Employee during the course of employment, including process improvements or systems designs, shall be owned by the Employer.

Background and Drug Checks:

The Employee may be subject to background and drug checks, in compliance with Missouri and federal laws.

Company Property:

The Employee is responsible for the proper use and care of company property, including scanners, radios, and warehouse vehicles.

The Employee must report any loss or damage to company property immediately.

The Employee must return all company property upon termination of employment.

Termination:

Conditions: Employment may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Missouri and federal laws.

Final Pay: Upon termination, the Employee will receive their final paycheck on the next regular payday following separation, in accordance with Missouri statutes.

PTO Payout: [Specify policy on payout of unused PTO upon termination, complying with Missouri law. e.g., Unused PTO will be paid out in accordance with the Employer’s policy and applicable Missouri law.]

COBRA/Continuation of Coverage: The Employee will be provided with information regarding COBRA or Missouri continuation of health coverage.

Severance: [Specify any severance benefits, if applicable. e.g., Severance pay will be provided to eligible employees in accordance with the Employer’s severance policy.]

Restrictive Covenants:

[Non-compete is generally unenforceable for general warehouse work in Missouri. Include non-solicitation or non-disparagement clauses only if justified and narrowly tailored. e.g., The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s customers or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment. The Employee agrees not to disparage the Employer, its products, or its services.]

Dispute Resolution:

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through negotiation, internal grievance procedures, mediation, and then [Specify preferred method: Missouri-based arbitration or litigation].

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.

The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in [County Name] County, Missouri.

Regulated Materials:

[If the warehouse deals with regulated materials (e.g., food, hazardous goods), specify compliance with relevant federal (FDA, DOT, EPA) and Missouri regulations, additional training, and certifications. e.g., The Employee will comply with all applicable FDA regulations regarding the handling and storage of food products. The Employee will receive additional training and certifications for handling hazardous materials, as required.]

Company Policies:

The Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, Attendance Policy, Anti-Harassment Reporting Policy, and all other applicable company policies, which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

Modification and Severability:

This Agreement may be amended only in writing, signed by both parties.

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

Local Mandates:

[Note any local (city/county) mandates on paid/unpaid sick leave or minimum shifts (where applicable in Missouri), and address regional labor practices relevant to warehouse work. e.g., The Employer complies with all applicable local ordinances regarding paid sick leave.]

Acknowledgment:

The Employee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Employment Agreement.

Employee Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Employer Representative Signature: ____________________________ Date: _______________