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...

Business Analyst II

JOB SUMMARY Provide day to day production support to one or more of the following PeopleSoft Financial & HR modules: Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Asset Management, Purchasing/Inventory or HR, Payroll & Benefits.  Perform as the functional lead and own overall responsibility of assigned modules in support of Accounting and HR staff.  Responsible for application design and specifications for the PeopleSoft Financial & HR systems.  Support the PeopleSoft Acc...

Port Equipment Operator I

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

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...

Port Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY Pulls serviced refrigeration equipment to ready area to provide room at pre-trip lines. Stages gen-set chassis in the port and pulls decked out boxes from the port to the pre-trip lines. Keeps reefer yard open for additional arriving reefers to service. Operates reach stacker and heavy lift fork-lifts to mount and dismount containers. Moves damaged containers to shop for repair. Fuels and check fluids of the Tropical equipment. Identifies defects of Tropical equipment and reports ...

Port Checker I

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing work associated with stevedoring, including checking and recording containers and equipment being loaded or discharged from vessels, and or cargo movement through operation of  forklift.  JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicates, via radio with appropriate personnel to provide stowage information and receive verification of equipment location and status.  Logs all equipment moves to provide a ...

Documentation Leader

JOB SUMMARY Monitors daily workflow of Documentation Coordinators.  Assumes responsibility of manager in his or her absence.  Works with Operations to resolve problems and meet deadline requirements.-Monitors daily work flow of Doc. Specialists.  Keeps manager informed of any problems or delays including employee performance issues.-Review and distribute Freight Corrections to Doc. Specialists on disputes, advises manager on a weekly basis.-Spot audit receive for shipments, researches reoccur...

Island Manager – St. Maarten

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the general management of the port, including yet not limited to sales, pricing, operations, office management, budgeting, and maintenance of all company property and facilities.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Sales or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Over five years and up to seven years experience in related field.Experience in steamship cargo industry with exposure to all facets of the business to include sales and marketing , vess...

Customer Serv Representative – Guyana

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for resolving customer service problems regarding all areas of business operations.  Ensures that Tropical Shipping provides the highest level of service and customer care by providing accurate rate quotes and cargo bookings.  Handles tracing function for lost cargo.  Logs customer complaints and initiates follow-up actions to resolve problems in a timely manner.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years prior work experience in Sales, Customer...

Utility Person

JOB SUMMARY Pressure washes shipping containers and equipment, treats rusted areas and properly applies a protective coating on equipment. Cleans and maintains the shop area and reefer Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) areas, including removing trash as needed. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPressure washes shipping containers and equipment as required using machinery provided.Checks equipment, ensuring an adequate water supply and all worki...

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