05 Oct

Need a Temp Agency in Maryville, TN? A Knoxville Owner Answers

Blount County is our neighbor, and honestly, a lot of the people we put to work already call Maryville and Alcoa home.

Key takeaways

Quick answer: Yes. Labor Exchange is a family-owned temp agency in South Knoxville that sends pre-screened W-2 workers to Maryville and Alcoa jobs, often the same day you call. One rate covers pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and screening. Call (865) 247-4957.

Labor Exchange is a family-owned temp agency at 4408 Chapman Hwy in South Knoxville, reachable at (865) 247-4957, and it staffs jobs in Maryville and Alcoa.
Every worker is a W-2 employee of Labor Exchange, pre-screened and covered by our workers' comp, never a 1099 contractor.
Maryville employers can usually get workers dispatched the same day, and Blount County job seekers can walk in on Chapman Hwy with 2 forms of ID.
One hourly rate covers pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and screening, billed on one invoice, and workers get paid daily.

When someone in Maryville searches for a temp agency, they usually need one of two things: a few good people on a job by tomorrow, or a paycheck by tonight. We are in the people business, and we do both for Blount County. Our office sits on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville, and a lot of our work happens just over the county line.

Does a Knoxville temp agency really cover Maryville?

It does, and it is closer than people think. From our door on Chapman Highway, it is a straight run out John Sevier Highway to Alcoa Highway, and from there you are in Alcoa or downtown Maryville. Our crews make that drive regularly, so Blount County is part of our everyday map, not a stretch.

Plenty of the folks who work with us live in Maryville, Alcoa, Rockford, or out toward Friendsville. When a Blount County job comes in, we often have someone who lives ten minutes from it. That matters on a cold January morning when the roads are slick and you need people who will actually show up.

What kind of temp work do Maryville employers call us for?

Blount County has a strong base of manufacturing and distribution. Denso runs a large plant in Maryville, the Alcoa name goes back more than a century in the town it shares a name with, and the industrial parks along Pellissippi Parkway and near McGhee Tyson Airport keep growing. That kind of economy needs extra hands when orders spike, a line opens, or someone is out sick.

The work we fill there looks a lot like our Knoxville work: general labor, warehouse help, loading and unloading, light assembly, cleanup after a build, and help setting up or tearing down events. If it is honest work that needs reliable people, tell us about it and we will tell you straight whether we can fill it.

How fast can you get workers to a Maryville job?

Often the same day. If you call us in the morning with a clear picture of the job, the start time, and what people should wear, we can usually have workers dispatched and on their way. For a bigger crew or a specialized skill, give us a day or two so we can match the right people instead of just filling slots.

Every person we send is pre-screened before they ever walk onto your site. You are not hiring a stranger off a job board. You are getting someone we know by name, who has already done the paperwork and is ready to work.

What does it cost a Blount County business?

You pay one hourly rate, and that rate covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and screening. You get one invoice. There is no separate bill for taxes, no surprise insurance charge, and no stack of W-4s on your desk, because the workers are W-2 employees of Labor Exchange, not 1099 contractors.

If a temp turns out to be someone you want to keep, you can hire them on. The conversion fee is $3,000, pro-rated by the hours they have already worked with you, so it shrinks every week they stay. Once they reach about 720 hours, roughly 18 full-time weeks, you can hire them with no fee at all.

I live in Maryville and need work. What do I do?

Come see us at 4408 Chapman Hwy. Bring 2 forms of ID for the I-9, and plan to fill out a short application. If you would rather start from home, you can apply online first and then stop by. Either way, a real person in our office will sit down with you.

Our motto with workers is simple: work today, get paid today. We pay daily, and honestly, for a lot of the people we see, that is the difference between keeping the lights on and falling behind. My staff and I care about the people we place, and we want to see you flourish right where you are planted, whether that is South Knoxville or the foothills of Blount County.

Common questions

Is there a Labor Exchange office in Maryville, TN?

Our only office is at 4408 Chapman Hwy in South Knoxville, but we send workers to jobs across Maryville, Alcoa, and the rest of Blount County. Most Maryville employers never need to visit us. They call (865) 247-4957 and we handle the rest.

Are your temp workers employees or contractors?

They are W-2 employees of Labor Exchange, never 1099 contractors. We cover their payroll taxes and workers' comp, so a Maryville business using our workers is not taking on that risk or paperwork.

How quickly can a temp agency get workers to Alcoa or Maryville?

With Labor Exchange, often the same day you call. Morning requests with clear job details have the best chance of same-day dispatch. Larger crews or skilled roles may take a day or two to match well.

What do I need to bring to sign up for temp work?

Bring 2 forms of ID so we can complete your I-9. You can walk in at 4408 Chapman Hwy or start an application online. We pay daily, so once you are working, you get paid the same day.

Can I hire a temp worker full time?

Yes. The conversion fee is $3,000, pro-rated by the hours the worker has already put in, so it gets smaller the longer they work for you. After about 720 hours, roughly 18 full-time weeks, there is no fee to hire them.

What does one rate include?

Our single hourly rate covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers' comp, and screening. You receive one invoice for all of it, with no separate charges stacked on top.