We put Knoxville to work.
Labor Exchange is a family-owned staffing company in South Knoxville. We send same-day, pre-screened W-2 workers to construction, warehouse, hospitality, event, and manufacturing jobs across East Tennessee. We’re in the people business, and we’d love to help.
Five trades, one roster
Whatever the job needs, we pull the right hands from our pool of pre-screened local workers across East Tennessee.
Key takeaways
- Labor Exchange is a family-owned staffing agency in South Knoxville, putting East Tennessee to work since 2012.
- Same-day, pre-screened W-2 workers across Knox, Sevier, and Blount counties.
- We handle payroll, taxes, and workers’ comp; you get the help and one simple invoice.
- Construction, warehouse, hospitality, events, and manufacturing. Call 865-247-4957.
From phone call to crew in three steps
Give us a call
Tell us the job, how many hands, and when you need them. Phone or online, it takes a minute.
Get a clear quote
A straightforward agreement with one transparent, all-in rate. Signed in under 15 minutes.
Crew on site
Pre-screened local workers dispatched same-day, often on site before lunch.
We cover three counties
Dispatched from our office on Chapman Highway, 10 minutes from downtown Knoxville and 30 up the road to the Smokies.
Straight answers
How we put Knoxville to work, in plain language.
What is a staffing agency?
A staffing agency connects businesses that need workers with people looking for work. We’re a family-owned staffing agency in South Knoxville, with a pool of pre-screened local workers we dispatch same-day to construction, warehouse, hospitality, event, and manufacturing jobs across East Tennessee.
How does Labor Exchange work?
Tell us what you need and when. We pull from our pool of pre-screened local workers and dispatch them, often the same day. They work for you; we handle their payroll, taxes, and workers’ comp. You get the help and one simple invoice.
How much does it cost to use a staffing agency?
You pay one rate per worker hour, and it covers everything: the worker’s pay, payroll taxes, workers’ comp, and our screening. No long contracts and no hidden fees. Tell us what you need and we’ll quote it for the job.
Is it worth using a staffing agency?
When you need people fast, only for a while, or without taking on payroll and compliance risk, it is. We carry the W-2 employment, the taxes, and the workers’ comp, so the work gets done without the HR headache.
What is temp-to-hire?
It’s a try-before-you-hire path. The worker starts on our payroll, and if they’re a great fit, you bring them on permanently. It’s a low-risk way to find people who actually stick.
Are your workers W-2 employees or 1099?
W-2. Every worker we send is our employee, so we carry their taxes, workers’ comp, and payroll. You’re never exposed to the misclassification risk that comes with 1099 day labor.
Do you screen and drug-test workers?
Every worker is pre-screened before we dispatch them. Drug testing and background checks are available on request.
Do you pay daily?
On most jobs, yes. Work today, get paid today. We know our people often need to get paid for the work they did, when they did it.
What do I need to start working with Labor Exchange?
Bring two forms of ID that meet federal I-9 requirements. Once you’re set up, we’ll work to get you on a job site, often within a day or two.
For East Tennessee employers
Let’s get your crew on site.
First-time clients can have workers on site the same day. Onboarding takes under 15 minutes.
Mon–Fri · 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM