Jobs in Merrillville, IN
169 active postings tracked in Merrillville, IN · collapsed to 147 roles.
Merrillville, IN Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 27 added vs 10 removed)
Merrillville, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Merrillville, IN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 169 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 55% of postings in Merrillville, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 27 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 32 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (2 of 169).
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Dollar General, and Burlington Stores.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Merrillville, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Merrillville, IN.
- 169Active postings
- 27Posted this week
- 93Open 30+ days55% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary2 of 169
- 100%Hourly2 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 32dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Top categories
- Retail Associate27
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Crew / Cashier11
- Cook / Kitchen8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Food Service6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons9
- Managers, All Other6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Customer Service Representatives3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2
Top sectors
- Retail128
- Food Service / Restaurants39
- Consumer Goods28
- Healthcare5
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Financial Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified128 · 76%
- Part-time22 · 13%
- Full-time12 · 7%
- Temporary4 · 2%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Manager(02647) 7758 BroadwayStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 day ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Southlake Mall - IN - Part TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
Macy's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$15–$19.51/hr · most recent posted 2 days ago
- Delivery Driver(02647) 7758 BroadwayDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Delivery Driver(02602) 5374 BroadwayDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Southlake Mall - IN - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 days ago
- Assistant Manager(02602) 5374 BroadwayStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 days ago
- Brow Waxing Expert
Ulta Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Area Supervisor
Ross Stores · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Commercial Driver – Part Time× 2 openings
AutoZone · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 3 openings
Foot Locker · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.footlocker.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1362900-6)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merrillville, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357603-6)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Merrillville, IN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- MST ASM× 2 openings
Lowe's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate, Southlake Mall - IN - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
AutoZone · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Commercial Driver – Full Time
AutoZone · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.autozone.com
posted 2 weeks ago