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

Documentation Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for obtaining all documentation from Customers or Freight Forwarders to ensure the timely movement of cargo from pick up through vessel loading.  Reviews all documents for compliance to all applicable governmental regulations.  Enters documentation into TLink and updates Customer and shipment information as required.    EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to Three years of related experience.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

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 ...

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 corr...

Port Equipment Checker

JOB SUMMARYREFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE: Performs maintenance, repair and replacement of load line cords, ends and switches. Monitors loaded refrigeration units for proper operation. Pre-trips refrigerated units and ensures proper maintenance standards prior to container use by customer. Responsible for performing fueling duties and assisting in yard operations, including equipment moves and washing of refrigerated units as needed. Fuels and/or checks all fluids of equipment. Assists with identi...

Warehouse Person I (St. Thomas, USVI)

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

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARY Inspect 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/A

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...

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...

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...

Truck Driver

JOB SUMMARY Spots 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 and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: 100% Travel to local Tropical locations.

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