Jobs in Merrillville, IN
171 active postings tracked in Merrillville, IN · collapsed to 147 roles.
Merrillville, IN Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 28 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 171 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.
- 28 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 33 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 303+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (2 of 171).
- 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.
- 171Active postings
- 28Posted this week
- 94Open 30+ days55% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary2 of 171
- 100%Hourly2 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 33dMedian agep90 303d (long tail)
Top categories
- Retail Associate26
- 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
- Retail130
- Food Service / Restaurants39
- Consumer Goods28
- Healthcare6
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Financial Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified132 · 77%
- Part-time22 · 13%
- Full-time9 · 5%
- Temporary5 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Senior Hearing Aid Specialist
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Receiving Clerk
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Licensed Optician
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up
Costco · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Task Associate
Ulta Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 00369Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S07563Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S07563Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S10346Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MERRILLVILLE, IN S10346Retail Associate
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S10346Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S07563Retail Associate
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S07563Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE, IN S10346Retail Associate
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MERRILLVILLE, IN S07563Retail Associate
Dollar General · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 4 openings
Walgreens · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
Burlington Stores · MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, United States · burlingtonstores.jobs
most recent posted 2 weeks ago