Order Selector

Location: New Berlin

About Permobil

Permobil exists to create a future that is free from mobility limitations. We design and deliver innovative mobility solutions that transform lives—helping people live with greater independence, dignity, and freedom. We are entering our next phase of growth by driving faster, breakthrough innovation, building a world-class, resilient manufacturing system, and delivering exceptional customer experiences that build lifelong loyalty. Supported by a bold, people-first culture and an AI-enabled business, we are turning ambition into impact at scale. Join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve components and distribute to assembly or staging area.
• Monitor stock levels and work with the purchasing group to rectify stocking discrepancies.
• Organize and read Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO) and sales orders, including notes, to determine what components are needed.
• Retrieve correct components to fulfill orders.
• Distribute components to assembly or staging area in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery of orders.
• Communicate with supervisor to rectify problems such as shortages and defective covers.
• Monitor stock quantities and turn in Kanban cards to purchasing group and cutting department.
• Return unneeded items to stock including covers and foams.
• Communicate with purchasing group to rectify problems, such as damages and shortages.
• Perform inventory audits.
• Communicate with fabrication department and supervisor/Lead on material substitutions to ensure on-time delivery of order.
• Process material substitution or inventory adjustments with purchasing group.
• Assist in daily completion of “Cover List” for the sewing department.
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules, regulations, ISO procedures, lean initiatives, and lean events.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards and 5’S Program.
• Assist in other departments to ensure products are completed on time.
• Maintain Kanban System and participate in cycle counts.
• Report stocked out items through Electronic Distribution of Orders (EDO).
• Check in “Cover List” covers delivered by sewing department.
• Maintain quality service by meeting or exceeding all measurements of performance: quality, accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Contribute to team effort by maintaining a good attendance record, accomplishing related results as needed, and having on-call list responsibility.

Tools and Equipment: Utility knife, scissors, tape measure, tape gun, stock pickers, fork trucks, Joey units, ladders, pallet jacks.

Highlight cross-functional collaboration and ownership. Emphasize continuous improvement and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior relevant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, and metric conversions).
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instruction detail written and communicated in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees and supervisor.
• Become and maintain Stock Pickers, WAVE, and forklift certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to navigate the internet to access company portals preferred.

Planning/Organization: Prioritize tasks, handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Good communication skills; mechanical aptitude; good problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong problem-solving mindset.

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $16.50 – $17.00 per hour, plus a $0.50/hr shift differential.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:00pm (overtime may be required based on business needs).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your first day.
• HSA contribution matching up to $1,600/year.
• 401(k) Retirement – 100% employer match on the first 3%, with 50% matching on the next 2% with immediate vesting. Traditional and ROTH options.
• Generous PTO policies.
• 100% Employer paid LTD, STD, and Life Insurance plans.