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

Cargo Handling Specialist

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 II

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates straddle carrier in all aspects of ship loading and yard operations.  Operates other various equipment including jockey truck, forklift, and reach stacker as needed.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department.LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License. Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker and strad carrier.TRAVEL: N/A

Maintenance Lead Person, USVI – St. Thomas

JOB SUMMARY Distributes workload to maintenance personnel and coordinates the flow of equipment due for maintenance and preventative maintenance service.  Train repair staff in all technical areas and maintain records pertaining to the department.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repairs.LICENSE: Certification in diesel, hydraulic and electrical repairs.  Valid Local Driver's License and Valid Passport.TRAVEL: 10% Travel to vario...

Operations Coordinator- ST. Maarten

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for tracking all of Tropical's equipment moving both  in and out of the port, maintain inventory, and generate reports to be sent to regional office.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to three years experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Puerto Plata, D.R.

JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.EDUCATION: High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate with certificate in Equipment maintenance and repairEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance and operation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License - Commercial Class B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement and Valid Passport.  Certificates in Hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechan...

Warehouse Person I (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Check, stores and loads out trailer-load freight.  Deliver customer cargo.  Clean warehouse.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: N/ALICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

STX Sales Manager, USVI – St. Croix

JOB SUMMARY Manages activities of Sales Supervisor and Sales Representatives to obtain maximum productivity and sales revenue for assigned Tropical accounts.  Solicits business from assigned high-priority accounts.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in sales management or marketing specific to the shipping industry.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Valid PassportTRAVEL: 20% travel to other Tropical loca...

Port Mechanic III

JOB SUMMARY     Performs preventative maintenance on support and motorized shore equipment as well as troubleshooting and repairs to same.Refrigeration Maintenance - Performs preventative maintenance on all engines / generators as well as troubleshooting and repairs to same..    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAuto MaintenancePerforms basic preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment including but not limited to: forklifts up to 52K lb capacity, jockey & road trucks, manlif...

Port Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on support and heavy freight moving equipment systems: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment including but not limited to: mobile harbor cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, rotators and spreaders. Performs major and minor repairs to heavy equipment as need...

Cargo Handling Specialist

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...
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