Tennessee production worker employment contract template

Tennessee Production Worker Employment Agreement

This Tennessee Production Worker Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

Position and Job Duties

• Option A: Position: Production Worker. Employee is hired as a full-time Production Worker.
• Option B: Position: Production Worker. Employee is hired as a part-time Production Worker.
• The Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:
• Operating designated machinery ([Specific Machine Names]).
• Manual assembly of components.
• Quality control checks and documentation.
• Material handling and transport.
• Repetitive motion tasks as required.
• Equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Adherence to production schedules and deadlines.
• Compliance with all safety procedures.
• Mandatory use of provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participation in required workplace safety meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned by Employer.

Work Location and Shift

• Option A: Work Location: [Facility Address], Tennessee, within the [Specific Department/Line].
• Option B: Employee may be required to work at other company locations within [Radius] of the primary work location.
• Shift Assignment:
• Option A: First Shift ([Start Time] - [End Time]).
• Option B: Second Shift ([Start Time] - [End Time]).
• Option C: Third Shift ([Start Time] - [End Time]).
• Option D: Rotating Shifts (schedule to be provided).

Full-Time Employment and Work Schedule

• Option A: This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Option B: This is a full-time position, requiring a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• The regular work schedule is [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Employee is entitled to state-mandated rest and meal breaks in accordance with Tennessee law.
• Clock-in/out procedures are as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Overtime may be required. Overtime will be compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Tennessee law.

Compensation

• Option A: Employee will be paid an hourly wage of [Hourly Wage] per hour.
• Option B: Employee will be paid a non-exempt salary of [Annual Salary] per year, equivalent to [Hourly Rate] per hour.
• Pay Frequency: [Weekly/Biweekly].
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
• Eligibility for bonuses, if any, will be determined by company policy, including [Attendance Bonus Details], [Safety Bonus Details], [Performance Bonus Details].

Employee Benefits

• Workers' Compensation coverage as mandated by Tennessee law.
• Option A: Health insurance coverage, with eligibility beginning after [Number] days of employment.
• Option B: Employer offers a monthly healthcare stipend of [Amount]
• Dental and vision coverage options are available.
• Paid vacation: [Number] days per year, accrued according to company policy.
• Sick leave: [Number] days per year, accrued according to company policy.
• Personal days: [Number] days per year.
• Holiday pay for the following Tennessee-recognized holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Option A: 401(k) plan with [Matching Details].
• Option B: Retirement plan [Retirement plan details].
• Option A: Shift differential pay of [Amount] per hour for evening/night work.
• Option B: No shift differential pay.
• Uniforms and PPE: [Provided by Employer/Allowance of Amount].

Occupational Health and Safety

• Compliance with all applicable OSHA and TOSHA standards.
• Mandatory participation in safety drills and training.
• Right to refuse unsafe work, as defined by law.
• Adherence to equipment lockout/tagout procedures.

Physical Requirements and Medical Testing

• Employee must be able to meet the following physical demands: [Lifting Limit], [Repetitive Movement Details], [Temperature Tolerance], [Noise Tolerance].
• Eligibility for medical testing and drug screening will be conducted in accordance with Tennessee law.

New Hire Documentation and E-Verify

• Employee must complete required new hire documentation, including Form I-9 and Tennessee Employee Rights.
• Employer participates in E-Verify: [Yes/No].

Standards of Conduct

• Compliance with all written safety rules and company policies.
• Adherence to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Prohibition of workplace violence.
• Restrictions on the use of electronic devices during work hours.
• Compliance with smoking and tobacco policies: [Details].
• Reporting of workplace hazards or injuries.

At-Will Employment

• Employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship for any lawful reason at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Voluntary Resignation and Termination

• Voluntary resignation requires [Number] days' written notice.
• Employer may terminate employment for cause, including but not limited to safety violations, misconduct, unsatisfactory performance, or attendance violations.
• Layoff processes will be conducted according to company policy and applicable law.
• Exit interview will be conducted upon termination.
• Final wages will be paid in accordance with Tennessee law, generally by the next regular payday.

Workplace Injuries

• Employee must report any workplace injuries immediately to [Designated Person/Department].
• Compliance with Tennessee’s workers’ compensation statutes is required.

Confidentiality

• Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary production methods, product specifications, and process documentation.
• Employee is prohibited from disclosing trade secrets.

Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation

• Option A: Non-compete agreement is required [Details of Agreement; Must be reasonable regarding geography, time, and scope].
• Option B: No Non-compete agreement is required.
• Non-solicitation: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of Employer for a period of [Time Period] after termination of employment.

Ownership of Inventions

• Any inventions or improvements made during employment related to Employer's business shall be owned by the Employer.

Dispute Resolution

• Encourage internal or HR mediation first.
• Option A: Arbitration under Tennessee law is required. Venue: [County Name] County, Tennessee.
• Option B: No arbitration is required.

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

• Compliance with all Tennessee and federal anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws, including Title VII and the Tennessee Human Rights Act. Protected classes include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.
• Procedures for reporting harassment or discrimination: [Details].

Under-18 Workers (If Applicable)

• If Employee is under 18, compliance with all applicable Tennessee youth labor statutes is required.

Break and Lactation Accommodations

• Employer will provide break and lactation accommodations as mandated by Tennessee law, if applicable.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

• Employer maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
• Option A: Random testing may be conducted.
• Option B: Post-incident testing will be conducted as permitted by Tennessee law.

Return of Property

• Upon termination, Employee must return all employer property, including uniforms, ID badges, and PPE.

Collective Bargaining/Union Status

• This facility is: [Union/Non-Union].
• [Details of any Collective Bargaining Agreement].

Policy Updates and Employee Handbook

• Employer may update policies and revise the Employee Handbook from time to time. Employee acknowledges that such policies are incorporated by reference.

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature:

Date: