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

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...

Ships Agent

JOB SUMMARY Ensures the successful coordination of all vessel arrivals and departures for Tropical Shipping in the Port of Palm Beach, Florida.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One year experience in the shipping industry.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

Senior Stevedore – St. Thomas, USVI

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 Local Driver's License. Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker and strad carrier.TRAVEL: N/A

Equipment Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Coordinates all special equipment assignments, while keeping manager informed on demand vs. supply.  Codes all lease equipment invoices and reviews for accuracy.  Ensures invoices reconcile against system and contract terms.  Assists manager monthly with all lease reporting for accounting.  Monitors all lease vendor inventories and coordinates all on-hire or off-hire activities when needed.  Responsible for maintaining knowledge of all department processes, including monthly per d...

Lead Stockroom Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTIONCurrent Title: LEAD STOCKROOM COORDINATORDepartment: Central ProcurementLocation: Port of Palm BeachAccount Code: 15385Immediate Supervisor: Tri NguyenSalary Grade: B. JOB SUMMARY Leads all Stockroom Coordinators overseeing the Receiving area, Storage and retrieval of inventory, Imports and Exports of purchased items from / to the islands, and Deliveries of purchased components to the departments and vessels. Ensures smooth daily import, export and inland operation. Responsible...

Stockroom Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Receives deliveries from suppliers and stockrooms.  Prepares packages and documentation for export of goods to Tropical's international locations.  Responsible for movement and control of inventory assigned to the various Tropical Shipping stocking locations.  Responsible for processing orders and shipments for various domestic offices.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Two years in warehouse shipping and receiving.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Val...

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...

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...

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