Tropical Shipping

Tropical has been rated as a "best place to work" in the shipping industry for 10 years in a row. Employees enjoy our team spirit & work ethic and many have been with us for as long as 30 years.

From those in the office to the team loading docks and conducting ship work, Tropical employees across the US, Canada, Bahamas and Caribbean reflect both the local communities we serve and the people with whom we do business. We see diversity and inclusiveness as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, and competitive advantage. We hire great people and our teams feel a lot like family. Together we do outstanding work and we enjoy a fun healthy work-life balance.

Open Positions at Tropical Shipping

Stevedore Supervisor, USVI – St. Thomas

Responsible for supervising loading and unloading of all vessels, maintaining ship schedules and managing resources to complete assigned duties including interfacing with Maintenance and Traffic departments.

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARYInspect and accurately update status in N-4 for all equipment entering and exiting the port.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months general clerical experienceLICENSE: Valid State of Florida Driver's LicenseTRAVEL: N/AOperations - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld.  Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds and push/pul...

Truck Driver (Night Shift) RB

JOB SUMMARYOperates longer combination vehicle (LCV) doubles combination trailers on DOT approved highways from Miami LCL warehouse in Medley Florida to Port of Palm Beach.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five years verifiable experience driving over-the-road equipment, and two years verifiable experience working LTL freight.LICENSE: ICC and DOT certification and DOT physical.  Valid Local Driver's License.  Class A, CDL with HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: 100% ...

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARYInspect and accurately update status in N-4 for all equipment entering and exiting the port. Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months general clerical experienceLICENSE: Valid State of Florida Driver's LicenseTRAVEL: N/AProvides Port Equipment Operator Lead with required guidance for safe and proper crane operation using approved hand sig...

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARYInspect and accurately update status in N-4 for all equipment entering and exiting the port. Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months general clerical experienceLICENSE: Valid State of Florida Driver's LicenseTRAVEL: N/AProvides Port Equipment Operator Lead with required guidance for safe and proper crane operation using approved hand sig...

Truck Driver

JOB SUMMARYSpots and picks up empty and loaded containers within the Miami and West Palm Beach area and other South Florida areas.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five years verifiable experience driving over-the-road equipment, and two years verifiable experience working LTL freight.LICENSE: ICC and DOT certification and DOT physical.  Valid Local Driver's License.  Class A, CDL with HAZMAT, tanker, and doubles/triples endorsements.TRAVEL: 100% Travel to local Tropical...

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARYInspect and accurately update status in N-4 for all equipment entering and exiting the port. Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months general clerical experienceLICENSE: Valid State of Florida Driver's LicenseTRAVEL: N/AOperations - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld.  Ability to frequently twist, ...

Client Service Representative

JOB SUMMARY Provides rate quotations to prospective customers. Takes bookings and coordinates required logistics to ensure high quality service is delivered and customer satisfaction is maintained.  Provides general information and resolves customer issues as required. EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Business Management or in a related field.(Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experience)EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in the d...

Cargo Handling Specialist (Dayshift Miami)

JOB SUMMARY Inspects and receives cargo to protect the interest of Tropical and its customers.  Verifies that cargo meets Tropical's minimum requirements for cargo acceptance.  Notifies supervisor / crew leader for problem resolution when cargo does not meet Tropical requirements.  Measures and documents the shipment's size, type and characteristics along with complete written record of any discrepancies.  Applies proper Tropical labels according to cargo marks and paperwork and enters correc...

Port Equipment Operator I (Night Shift)

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performaing work associated with stevedoring including the operation of jockey trucks, shipside checking and the operation of a reach stacker. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Two years stevedoring, shipping operations or trucking experience.LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License. Certified to operate, forklift and reach stacker.TRAVEL: N/A

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