Materials & Stores Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Materials and Stores Specialist (MSS) is under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager and/or Materials and Stores Supervisor. The MSS is the lead person responsible for receiving, storing and shipping Lottery Scratchers® tickets, Point of Sale (POS), office equipment, supplies, and premium merchandise requiring moderately complex storage practices in a redistribution warehouse. The MSS is also responsible for assuming equivalent duties and responsibilities in assisting a higher-level warehouse supervisor. The M&S Specialist may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This position requires a current Materials and Store Specialist exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at 2920 Ramco Street. Suite 110, West Sacramento, CA 95691. This position is not eligible for telework. 

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team

• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace 

• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation

• Recognize individual and team contributions

• Support the importance of work-life balance

• Invest in the professional development of our team members

• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

A. Schedule: 7:00AM – 3:30PM (Monday through Friday)/ Overtime, including Saturday & Sunday, when operationally needed.

B. Travel: Travel is limited. Typically, travel is required for less than one week per year.

C. Other: The MSS must possess a valid Class C California driver’s license. This license must allow operation of any two-axle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less, in order to perform the essential duties of the position.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• This position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• This position requires a California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application including providing your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• At least two years of experience in a supply room or warehouse in work involving the receipt and issuance of a large volume of varied commodities.
• Experience leading lower level staff in the receipt, storage, issuance, and shipping of a volume of varied supplies requiring moderately complex storage practices in a redistribution or point-of-use warehouse or supply room.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety protocols on lifting and caring weight upward of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that requires the incumbent be free from sensitivity to normal warehouse conditions including heat, cold, dust and/or other debris.
• Knowledge of methods of taking inventories and maintaining inventory records.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Position Location

Distribution Center – North

2920 Ramco Street, Suite 110

West Sacramento, CA 95691

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.