Shipping Technician Agreement

Shipping Technician Agreement

This Shipping Technician Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on by and between Company Name: with principal address (hereinafter "Company"), and Technician Name: with address (hereinafter "Technician"). The Company and Technician are each a "Party" and together the "Parties."

Recitals

WHEREAS, Company operates a shipping and logistics business and requires qualified personnel to perform packaging, labeling, loading, verification, and related shipping preparation services; and

WHEREAS, Technician represents that Technician has the requisite training, certifications, and experience to perform such shipping, handling, and inspection services in accordance with Company policies and applicable law; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms under which Technician will provide services to Company on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Scope of Work

Technician shall perform shipping technician services as reasonably directed by Company, including but not limited to: inspection of items for shipment for damage or loss, appropriate packing and crating, labeling and documentation preparation, application of carrier-specific requirements, loading and unloading of shipments, verification of shipment contents, and assisting with shipment tracking and discrepancy resolution.

Payment Terms

As full compensation for the services performed under this Agreement, Company shall pay Technician in accordance with the terms set forth below. Technician shall submit written or electronic invoices itemizing hours, tasks, and any pre-approved expenses. Payments are subject to Company's standard invoice review and approval process.

All payments to Technician are subject to applicable withholding and tax reporting as required by law. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Technician is responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes arising from compensation paid under this Agreement. Company will not provide fringe benefits unless expressly set forth in writing.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon providing the notice period identified above. Company may terminate immediately for cause, including material breach, willful misconduct, repeated performance failures, or violation of safety or security protocols. Upon termination, Technician shall return all Company property and confidential information and shall deliver an itemized final invoice for services performed through the termination date.

Confidentiality

Technician acknowledges that during the performance of services Technician will have access to Company confidential and proprietary information ("Confidential Information"), including customer lists, shipment manifests, pricing, packaging specifications, and security procedures. Technician shall: (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without Company's prior written consent; and (c) use Confidential Information only as necessary to perform services under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years.

Insurance and Indemnification

Technician shall maintain, at Technician's expense, general liability and, where applicable, workers' compensation insurance in commercially reasonable amounts and furnish certificates upon Company's request. Technician agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from Technician's performance of services, negligence, breach of this Agreement, or willful misconduct.

Independent Contractor

Technician is engaged as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an employment, agency, partnership, joint venture, or other fiduciary relationship. Technician is solely responsible for the manner and means by which services are performed, subject to Company policies and applicable law.

Independent Contractor Employee

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in the agreed venue unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise in writing.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attached exhibits or written amendments executed by the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Company may assign to a successor in interest in connection with a sale of substantially all of Company's assets.

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