Job Agency in Knoxville, TN: How We Help You Find Work
Job Agency in Knoxville, TN: How We Help You Find Work
If you need work in Knoxville, our door on Chapman Highway is open, and honestly, we would love to help you find your next job.
Key takeaways
Quick answer: Labor Exchange is a family-owned job agency in South Knoxville, TN. Walk in at 4408 Chapman Hwy with 2 forms of ID, fill out your I-9, and we can send you out on W-2 work, often the same day, with daily pay so you get paid for the work you did today.
- Labor Exchange is a family-owned job agency at 4408 Chapman Hwy in South Knoxville, TN. Call (865) 247-4957 or walk in.
- Every worker we send out is on our W-2 payroll, covered by workers' comp, and pre-screened before the first shift.
- To get started you bring 2 forms of ID for the I-9, and you can often be sent to a job the same day.
- We offer daily pay, so you work today and get paid today, and many temp jobs can turn into a permanent hire.
Most people who come through our door are not looking for a career coach. They need work, they need it soon, and they need a paycheck that does not make them wait two weeks. That is what a job agency in Knoxville should do for you, and it is what we have done in South Knoxville since my late husband Bill started Labor Exchange in 2012.
What does a job agency actually do for you?
A job board gives you a list and wishes you luck. A job agency like ours does the matching for you. Local businesses call us when they need hands on a loading dock, a cleanup crew on a construction site, or extra help turning hotel rooms, and we send people we already know and have screened. You do not have to apply to twenty places and wait by the phone.
We are also your employer while you are on an assignment. You are on our W-2 payroll, we handle your taxes and workers' comp, and if something goes wrong on a job site you call us, not a stranger. We are in the people business, and that means we stay in your corner after we hand you the address.
What to bring when you walk in on Chapman Highway
Bring 2 forms of ID so we can complete your I-9. That is the federal form every employer has to fill out to confirm you can work in the United States. If you are not sure which IDs count, call us before you come and we will walk you through it.
Our office sits at 4408 Chapman Hwy, on the south side of the river. Wear clothes you can work in and closed-toe shoes if you have them, because a lot of the jobs we fill are on your feet. Come early in the day if you want the best shot at going out that same morning.
The kinds of jobs we fill around Knoxville and the Smokies
Most of our work is hands-on: general labor, warehouse loading and unloading, construction site cleanup, event setup and teardown, moving help, and housekeeping. Some jobs are a single day. Others run for weeks or months.
Right now, in October, the leaves are turning and the cabins and hotels in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville fill up with visitors, so housekeeping and cleanup help gets busy. Closer to home, warehouses and job sites in Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, and Oak Ridge keep calling all year. If you have a car, tell us how far you are willing to drive, and we will match you to work that makes sense for you.
Work today, get paid today
Daily pay is the part people ask about first, and I understand why. When rent is due or the truck needs a tire, waiting on a payday two weeks out is hard. With us, you can work today and get paid today.
Because you are a W-2 employee and not a 1099 contractor, your taxes come out the right way and you are covered by workers' comp while you are on the job. That matters if you get hurt, and it matters at tax time when you are not surprised by a bill you did not see coming.
Can a temp job turn into a permanent one?
Yes, and honestly, those are some of my favorite stories. A lot of businesses use us to try out good workers before they hire. If you show up, work hard, and they like you, they can bring you on as their own employee.
The business pays a conversion fee to hire you, and that fee is $3,000 pro-rated by the hours you have already worked. It shrinks the longer you are on the job, and once you reach about 720 hours it drops to $0. That means a reliable worker becomes easier and easier for an employer to hire for good, which is exactly how it should be.
Why a local, family-owned agency feels different
We are not a franchise run from another state. We are right here in South Knoxville, and the people who answer the phone are the same people who will see you at the counter tomorrow. We learn your name, what you are good at, and what kind of work you want.
Everyone who works through Labor Exchange is family to us. Some folks come in during a hard season of life, and we try to help at their point of need, not just fill a slot. If that sounds like the kind of place you want behind you, come see us.
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Common questions
How do I sign up with a job agency in Knoxville, TN?
At Labor Exchange you can walk in at 4408 Chapman Hwy in South Knoxville or fill out our online employment application. Bring 2 forms of ID so we can complete your I-9. Once that is done, we can start matching you to open jobs, often the same day.
Will I be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor?
You will be a W-2 employee of Labor Exchange. We handle your payroll taxes and cover you with workers' comp while you are on an assignment. You are not left to sort out your own taxes like a 1099 contractor would be.
How fast can I start working?
Many people go out to a job the same day they finish their paperwork, especially if they come in early in the morning. It depends on what jobs are open that day and what work fits you. If nothing fits that morning, we will call you when something does.
When do I get paid?
We offer daily pay, so you can work today and get paid today. You do not have to wait two weeks for your first paycheck.
Can I get hired permanently through a job agency?
Yes. Many of our temp jobs turn into permanent jobs when an employer likes your work. The conversion fee the employer pays is $3,000 pro-rated by your hours, and it reaches $0 once you have worked about 720 hours, so it gets easier for them to hire you the longer you are there.
What kind of jobs does Labor Exchange have?
Mostly hands-on work like general labor, warehouse loading and unloading, construction cleanup, event setup, moving help, and housekeeping. Jobs are around Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, Oak Ridge, and the Smoky Mountain towns of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg.
