Day labor and same-day pay jobs in Knoxville, TN
Work today, get paid today. We’re a family-owned staffing agency on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville. Honestly, we love putting good people to work, and we’d love to put you to work too.
- Same-day pay on most jobs
- W-2, never 1099
- No fee to sign up
Key takeaways
Quick answers
- 01Walk in: 4408 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.
- 02Bring: Two forms of ID that satisfy federal I-9 requirements (more on that below).
- 03Pay: Daily on most jobs. Work today, get paid today.
- 04Status: W-2. We’re your employer of record. We handle payroll, taxes, and workers’ comp.
- 05How fast: Many people get on a job within a day or two of walking in.
- 06What we do: Construction, warehouse, hospitality, event, and manufacturing labor across East Tennessee.
How to start working with us
No fancy resume needed. We’re looking for people who show up, work hard and want to get paid for their time.
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Apply or walk in
Start the application online, or come to 4408 Chapman Hwy any weekday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Earlier is better if you want to work that day.
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Bring two IDs
Two forms of ID from the federal I-9 list, like a driver’s license and a Social Security card. Not sure what you have? Bring what you’ve got and we’ll help.
- 3
Sit down with us
We’ll get your paperwork started and ask what kind of work you’ve done, so we can match you to the right job.
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Get to work
If a job fits, we dispatch you. If not, you go into our active pool, and most folks hear from us within a day or two.
The kinds of work we put people on
Construction labor
Concrete crews, carpenter and framing helpers, demolition and cleanup, drywall and trim helpers. Good if you like working outdoors and around tools.
Construction jobs
Warehouse and forklift
Pallet loading and unloading, picker and packer roles, inventory work and certified forklift operators. Climate-controlled most of the year.
Warehouse jobs
Hospitality and hotels
Housekeepers, room attendants, banquet servers, bartenders, line cooks and dishwashers in Knoxville and the Smokies. Steady spring through fall, plus Winterfest.
Hospitality jobs
Event staffing
Setup and teardown, ticket scanners, ushers and parking attendants for festivals, weddings, sports and corporate events. Mostly evenings and weekends.
Event jobs
Manufacturing and assembly
Assembly line workers, machine operators and material handlers for Blount County plants. Three shifts available.
Manufacturing jobs
General labor and cleanup
Site cleanup, move-outs, loading and unloading, landscaping helpers and one-day projects. This is often where new folks start.
General labor jobsWork today, get paid today
Same-day pay
On most jobs you finish your shift, come back to the office and we close you out and pay you that day, by check or paycard.
W-2, never 1099
You’re our employee. We carry your taxes, workers’ comp and unemployment, with standard withholdings on your check.
Straight with you
Some longer-term jobs pay weekly, and rates vary by job. We tell you the pay and schedule before you accept a job.
What to bring on your first day
Federal law requires us to verify that you’re authorized to work in the United States. That means we need to see two forms of ID on the I-9 list. The most common combinations are:
- One List A document on its own: a U.S. passport, a permanent resident card (green card), or an employment authorization card.
- One List B + one List C document together: a state-issued driver’s license or state ID (List B) paired with a Social Security card or a certified U.S. birth certificate (List C).
If you’re not sure what you have, bring whatever ID you do have and we’ll work through it with you. If you’re missing something important like a Social Security card, we’ll point you to where you can get a replacement, often the same week.
Honestly, the paperwork is the only slow part. Once you’re cleared on I-9, getting dispatched is the easy part.
Why we do this
LaborExchange was started in South Knoxville by Bill Peterson around 2012. After Bill passed, his wife Kelly took it over. In her own words: “I had never run a business but was challenged by the opportunity to see what I could do with it. I have found, after taking the business over from my husband, that I love putting people to work. I have the best job in the world, honestly.”
That’s the spirit of this place. Everyone who works through LaborExchange is family to us. We’re not the biggest staffing agency in town, and we’re not trying to be. We’re trying to be the one where you actually want to come back tomorrow.
Hear it from the people who work here
What workers say about LaborExchange
★★★★★“Great place to work for. Very nice and helpful. They care about their employees. Always willing to help. Almost anytime I needed to work, within a day or so I was on a job site. Love this place, staff is amazing!”
“They really helped me find work”
LaborExchange really is a great place to work. Every one of the workers there is very understanding. They really helped me find work when I just got back from Texas. I can't thank them enough. I would definitely refer anyone and everyone to this place.
“The workers are happy to work for her”
Mary is one of the best persons I know. She has always been encouraging me, and a lot of people go out daily. The workers are happy to work for her, and the dispatcher is eager to help and cares if you go out. Thank you for a chance, LaborExchange.
“They take care of their people”
They take care of their people. Pay daily, feed you sometimes. Just bring your ID and Social, and within a few days you'll have a job. Staff is awesome.
“Number one in 20 years.”
You're not gonna get rich here — but if you want well managed, considerate, decent people to work for, they've got it. Never once was I shorted on pay, or had a snag on pay. Work today, get paid today. In the 20 years I've been working for temp agencies, I vote them number one.
Worker FAQs
On most jobs, yes. You finish your shift, come back to the office on Chapman Highway, and we close you out and write your check that day. Some longer-term jobs are on weekly pay; we’ll tell you which when we dispatch you.
Two forms of ID that meet federal I-9 requirements. A driver’s license plus a Social Security card is the most common pairing. If you don’t have something, come in anyway and we’ll help you figure out next steps.
Not for most general labor and warehouse jobs. Construction, forklift, and machine operator roles need some experience or a certification. Tell us honestly what you’ve done and we’ll dispatch you to the right fit.
Talk to us. We don’t turn people away at the door. Some of our customer job sites have their own background-check rules and we have to honor those, but plenty of our jobs are open. Come in and we’ll talk through what fits.
We’re a staffing agency. You’re our W-2 employee, and we send you out to work at our customers’ job sites. We carry your taxes and workers’ comp. Some of our jobs are temp-to-hire, which means the customer can hire you on full-time if it’s a great fit.
Rates vary by job. Most general labor is around the going Knoxville rate for that work. Skilled roles like forklift, concrete, or machine operator pay more. We’ll tell you the rate when we dispatch you, before you accept the job.
Many of our regular jobs are accessible by KAT bus from South Knoxville. We try to dispatch local-first when transportation is tight. Talk to our dispatcher about what works.
Most folks who walk in and clear paperwork are on a job within a day or two. If you walk in early enough in the morning, sometimes the same day.
Looking for a specific kind of work?
Walk in today. Work today.
4408 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.