FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Below are some of the questions we hear the most. We hope this helps you find the answer you were looking for. If not please call your local center for additional support!
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- What is the Job Center?
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The Job Center is a light industrial staffing company dedicated to connecting people with opportunities and helping businesses find the talent they need.
- For Candidates: We place thousands of individuals into light industrial and skilled trades positions, including warehouse, distribution, forklift, and general labor roles. Our goal is to help you find a job where you can make an impact.
- For Clients: We partner with companies that are ready to hire, providing skilled, reliable candidates to meet your workforce needs. Whether you’re looking for temporary staff, direct hire, or large-scale staffing support, we help you build the team you need to succeed.
With 20 locations across 9 states and growing, The Job Center is committed to serving both job seekers and employers.
As a potential associate, it costs you nothing. We develop a contract with the companies we work with, allowing us to provide a service that is free of charge to you.
We have 20 locations across 9 states and growing! View our locations tab by clicking here to get the address of the closest location to you!
The Job Center’s standard hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Lunch and weekend hours vary by location—check your local Google listing or Facebook page for the most current schedule.
You can fill out an application at any of our Job Center locations or on our website! If you apply online, you will be contacted by a recruiter to schedule a time for you to come into our center to complete the application process. Click here to view our locations page or Click here to view our JOBS page!
If the application is completed at one of our centers, we encourage you to stay for an interview. If it is completed online, we will contact you to schedule a time for you to come down to a local center for an interview. During this time, we will discuss your job history, shift preference, availability, skill set, expected salary requirements, type of work you are seeking, and how you heard about us. We will also process documents allowing you to start as soon as possible. This may include W2, I-9, background authorization confirmation, drug test authorization confirmation, direct deposit form, and benefit enrollment information. Lastly, we will discuss positions with you that best match your request and qualifications.
You can start the application process online or by visiting one of our offices. To complete your application in person, please bring your work-ready ID(s) with you.
There are several ways you can access your W2s! You can log in to your Job Center account or download our TJC Mobile App to access and view your W2s. When you begin working with us you may also opt-in to receive your W2’s by email. Sign into your Job Center account or Download our TJC Mobile App!
Contact your local Job Center representative and then they will call and confirm to clarify and reissue the document through email. You will then electronically sign it and send it back through email! Don’t know who your local contact is? Head to our website under the locations tab to find the phone number corresponding to the center you worked with! Click here to view our locations page!
You can log in to your Job Center account or download our TJC Mobile App to sign in and access your pay stubs. Sign into your Job Center account or Download our TJC Mobile App!
You will get paid on Friday for the week period you worked the previous week! Please note, that this means that your first paycheck will be issued the second Friday that you work.
Holiday pay is determined by the client you are placed with. Please contact your local Job Center representative for details about holiday pay for your specific assignment.
After you accumulate 1,500 consecutive hours in your position, you earn 40 hours of paid vacation. You can choose to either take this time off or continue working during your vacation and receive both your regular pay and vacation pay.
The pay depends on which client of ours you are working for as it varies from client to client. Visit our jobs page here to view what local jobs are available and their pay!
Contact your local Job Center representative and then they will call and confirm to clarify and reissue the document through email. You will then electronically sign it and send it back through email! Don’t know who your local contact is? Head to our website under the locations tab to find the phone number corresponding to the Center you worked with. Click here to view our locations page!
You will receive an email including your paystub before you get paid that includes how many hours are on it!
Holiday work depends on what client of ours you are working for. Please reach out to your supervisor at the client or your Job Center representative to figure out if holiday work is required at your company.
Requesting a day or time off depends on the client of ours you are working for! Make sure to check with your supervisor at the client or your local Job Center representative.
All of our positions require on-site work at this time.
Yes, if you perform well in your job there are opportunities to receive pay increases and position changes depending on the client and what needs they have.
What job shifts do you have available? We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities! To learn more about what positions are available reach out to or visit the Job Center closest to you. Click here to view our locations page or Click here to view our JOBS page!
We offer jobs that are part-time and full-time with seasonal, temporary, and temp-to-hire options. To learn more about what positions are available, contact or visit the Job Center closest to you! Click here to view our locations page or Click here to view our JOBS page!
Yes, we do! To learn more about what positions are available, contact or visit the Job Center closest to you or check online! Click here to view our locations page or Click here to view our JOBS page!
We provide shifts for all needs. Contact your local Job Center to learn what shifts are available.
Most of our jobs available do not require previous experience and many provide on-the-job training! To learn more about what positions are available and what experience is needed, reach out to the Job Center closest to you! View our locations tab by clicking here.
Yes! It depends on the client but most of our centers work with at least one client who does not require a drug test. To learn more about what positions are available and what requirements are needed, reach out to the Job Center closest to you! View our locations tab by clicking here.
Yes, all of our locations have free parking or you are reimbursed for parking.
We do provide training depending on the job you are hired for.
It can take a as little as 20 minutes depending on how busy the center is. Apply today and get hired today!
We’re hiring for hundreds of positions in light industrial, skilled trades, and hospitality. Visit or contact your nearest Job Center to speak with a representative about current openings.
Yes, we do! Most of our centers offer at least one second chance client. To learn more about what positions are available and what requirements are needed, reach out to or visit the Job Center closest to you! Click here to view our locations tab!
Yes! The majority of the companies we work with offer an attempt to hire opportunities. To learn more about what positions are available reach out to or visit the Job Center closest to you. Click here to view our locations tab or Click here to view our JOBS page.
We are always looking for new partners to change lives with us!
We specialize in light industrial, skilled trades, and hospitality staffing — filling positions in warehouse, distribution, forklift operation, general labor, and more. Our team connects employers with dependable, qualified talent to meet their workforce needs.
We offer lots of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, an Employee of the Month program, an unlimited Referral Bonus program, our Work and Win program (up to $1,000/month toward your rent or mortgage), branded swag (t-shirts, cups, fans, etc.), employee appreciation parties, and more!
Yes, we offer medical insurance!
A 401(k) program is offered but it will depend on how many hours you have worked and the time of your employment to qualify.
Yes, we do! We have an unlimited $150 referral program with no limit on the amount of referrals you can bring in. The candidate you refer must work 200 hours before you are able to receive your referral bonus. Click here to refer someone now!
