Rhode Island warehouse worker employment contract template

Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

Signing Date: [Date]

Employer Information:

Company Name: [Company Name]

Address: [Company Address]

Contact Person: [Contact Person Name]

Phone: [Company Phone]

Email: [Company Email]

Employee Information:

Employee Name: [Employee Name]

Address: [Employee Address]

Phone: [Employee Phone]

Email: [Employee Email]

Job Title and Description:

Position: Warehouse Worker

Job Duties:

Receiving, storing, sorting, picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods and materials.

Operating warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks).

Inventory tracking and order fulfillment.

Routine equipment inspections and maintenance.

Maintaining cleanliness and order in assigned warehouse sections.

Complying with safety and security protocols, including hazardous materials handling and storage.

Reporting damaged or lost inventory.

Participation in required safety drills.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting and moving heavy items (up to [Weight] lbs).

Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Employing proper manual handling techniques.

Adhering to ergonomics standards.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor [or specific title].

Teamwork and Communication:

Expectations for shift handovers and communication with logistics and inventory control staff.

Work Location:

Primary Worksite: [Warehouse Address in Rhode Island]

Potential Locations:

Option A: May involve multiple warehouses within Rhode Island.

Option B: May involve offsite local deliveries.

Option C: Limited to Primary Worksite only.

Closures:

Subject to closures for state-recognized severe weather or emergency events.

Employment Type and Schedule:

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Schedule:

Days of the week: [Days of the week]

Hours per week: [Number]

Start time: [Start Time]

End time: [End Time]

Shift Rotation: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible [Yes/No]

Breaks:

Meal break: [Number] minutes.

Rest breaks: [Number] minutes, [Frequency].

Mandatory Overtime:

May be required with [Notice Period] notice.

Sunday/Holiday Pay:

[Premium Pay Rate] for Sunday/Holiday work (if applicable).

Compensation:

Wage:

Option A: Gross hourly wage of $[Amount].

Option B: Annual salary of $[Amount].

Pay Period: [Weekly/Bi-weekly]

Method of Payment: [Direct Deposit/Check]

Overtime Pay: 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week.

Shift Differential: [Amount] for [Night/Weekend] shifts (if applicable).

Bonus/Incentive Plans: [Description, if applicable]

Sign-on/Retention Bonus: [Amount, Terms, if applicable]

Deductions:

Customary payroll deductions as required by law (Federal and Rhode Island taxes, Social Security, Medicare).

Benefits:

Health Insurance: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

Dental Insurance: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

Vision Insurance: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

Life Insurance: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

401(k) Match: [Yes/No, Details if Yes]

Paid Time Off:

Vacation: [Number] days per year.

Sick Leave: Accrual and usage compliant with Rhode Island Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act.

Family Leave: [Paid/Unpaid, Details]

Bereavement Leave: [Number] days.

Jury Duty Leave: As required by Rhode Island law.

Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays]

Other Benefits:

Reimbursement for work boots/uniforms: $[Amount] [Frequency]

Transportation/Parking Support: [Details]

Training/Certification Funding (Forklift/OSHA): [Details]

Workers' Compensation:

Coverage provided in compliance with Rhode Island workers' compensation statutes. Procedures for reporting on-the-job injuries, medical care, and light-duty assignments will be provided separately.

Workplace Safety and Compliance:

Safety Policies: Employee must familiarize themselves with and adhere to all company safety policies.

Training: Required annual safety training.

PPE: Mandatory use of assigned Personal Protective Equipment.

Procedures: Adherence to Lockout/Tagout procedures and hazardous material handling protocols.

Reporting: Accident/incident reporting is mandatory.

Warnings: Compliance with all posted warnings and signage.

Required Postings: Company adheres to all required Rhode Island labor law postings.

Property Safeguarding: Employee is responsible for safeguarding employer property (scanners, keys, inventory). Loss/theft must be reported immediately.

Personal Property: Limited personal property allowed at work.

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

Participation in company drug/alcohol testing programs (pre-employment, random, post-incident) is mandatory.

Disclosure of controlled substances is required as per Rhode Island and federal law.

Termination:

Employment Status: At-will employment.

Voluntary Resignation: [Notice Period] notice required.

Involuntary Termination:

With Cause: [Examples of Cause].

Without Cause: [Description].

Progressive Discipline: [Description of Policy]

Final Paycheck: Provided within Rhode Island's statutory timeframes after separation.

Mass Layoffs: Compliance with Rhode Island's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act equivalents.

Return of Property: All company property must be returned upon termination.

Severance Pay: [Details, if applicable]

Retaliatory Discharge: Prohibited under Rhode Island law.

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, or veteran status. Compliance with RI General Laws Chapter 28-5.

Complaint and reporting procedures for workplace harassment or discrimination will be provided separately.

Whistleblower protection as per Rhode Island law.

Retaliation is strictly prohibited.

Confidentiality and Asset Protection:

Confidentiality of warehouse layouts, security procedures, client lists, and sensitive inventory information.

Prohibition of using employer property for personal gain.

Prohibition of unauthorized removal or sale of inventory or supplies.

Immediate reporting of loss, damage, or misuse of company equipment or materials.

Absence and Attendance:

Call-in procedure: [Details]

Documentation standards: [Details]

Tardiness: [Consequences]

No-call no-show: [Consequences]

Notification obligations: [Details]

Grounds for Immediate Dismissal:

Theft

Substance abuse on duty

Willful safety violations

Gross insubordination

Dispute Resolution:

Internal complaint escalation: [Details]

Mediation: [Optional]

Arbitration: [Optional]

Governing Law: Rhode Island law.

Venue: [County], Rhode Island.

Jurisdiction: Rhode Island.

Acknowledgment:

Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the employee handbook, all posted safety rules, and company operational policies.

Modifications:

All modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability:

If any provision is held to conflict with local, state, or federal law, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

Signatures:

____________________________ (Employee Signature)

____________________________ (Employer Representative Signature)