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

Port Mechanic III

Refrigeration MaintenancePerforms preventative maintenance on all engines / generators as well as troubleshooting and repairs to same.Performs basic preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment including but not limited to: chassis underslung, clip-on generators as well as containerized / portable generators. Performs inspections of all equipment and handles any existing problems.Operates, inspects and troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures onequipment...

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...

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 doubles/triples, HAZMAT and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: 100% Travel to local Tropical ...

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...

Traffic Coordinator- Antigua

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for shipment verification process from tally receipt until cargo is cleared to load.  Maintains successive customer contact to expedite cargo movement to clear to load status, ensuring appropriate export documents have been received and verified. Coordinates documentation process from the time cargo physically received from shipper until cargo is available to Operations for loading in a container.JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic I, USVI – St. Thomas

JOB SUMMARY Maintains and repairs all motorized shore equipment and related accessories.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance and operation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Valid PassportTRAVEL: 5% Travel to both domestic and international Tropical locations.

Traffic Manager – New Brunswick, Canada

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supervising the Customer Service, Documentation, Reception, and Accounting departments for the Canada Region, to ensure all Company policies and procedures are adhered to.  Works directly with Corporate Traffic to provide input related to Canadian export and import requirements and regulations and also to implement policies for Canadian operation to meet corporate standards.  Ensure that FMC rules and regulations are adhered to relative to the interpretation of tar...

Inland Operations Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Manages, contracts, schedules, monitors, and prioritizes vendor trucking activities according to booking, vessel departure, and service standards.  Manages driver activities and schedule drivers as appropriate to maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Tropical Shipping policies and rules.  Maintains controls over equipment utilization, customer satisfaction, and adherence to tight time frames.  Updates company systems promptly with pertinent da...

Human Resources Generalist -USVI

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for assisting all business units in achieving corporate objectives in the USVI and Puerto Rico.   Provides pro-active and daily solutions, expert counsel and accurate and timely HR information to clients, employees and the management of Tropical Shipping.  Provides counsel to management on application of policy, and resolves employee relations issues.   Serves as resource in providing advice to employees on personnel related issues.   As a strategic consultative busines...

Port Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARYPerforms preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs preventative maintenance on all 1. Fleet Equipment.2. Performs major and minor repairs to Fleet Equipment as needed.3. Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures on equipment as required.4. Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.5. Rebuilds engines, transmi...

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