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

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 Utility Person

Pressure washes and/or sweeps out shipping containers and equipment, treats rusted areas and/or disinfects inside of containers as needed. Cleans and maintains shop, washout, and reefer pre-trip inspection (PTI) areas, including trash removal as needed. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPressure washes and/or sweeps out shipping containers and equipment as required using machinery provided.Checks equipment, ensuring an adequate water supply, oil level, fuel tank and storage tanks levels an...

Customer Service Representative – Caucedo, D.R.

JOB SUMMARY Acts as a liaison between sales representative and customers.  Quotes rates, assists with bookings, follows-up on customer complaints, traces cargo, initiates FCNs, releases documents on southbound/inter-island shipments and responds in a timely manner to customer inquires.  Researches, follows up and maintains current customer accounts.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReceives and answers incoming customer service related phone calls.  Quotes rates from all tariffs and resear...

Master Stevedore (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates and maintains cranes for all stevedoring activities which includes vessel loading/discharging and special lifts.  Makes necessary changes to stow plan based on weight, destinations and availability of cargo.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, straddle carrier and ...

Master Stevedore (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates and maintains cranes for all stevedoring activities which includes vessel loading/discharging and special lifts.  Makes necessary changes to stow plan based on weight, destinations and availability of cargo.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, straddle carrier and ...

Master Stevedore (St. Thomas)

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates and maintains cranes for all stevedoring activities which includes vessel loading/discharging and special lifts.  Makes necessary changes to stow plan based on weight, destinations and availability of cargo.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, straddle carrier and ...

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...

Client/Server Senior Network Administrator

JOB SUMMARY Administers, configures, implements, supports, and troubleshoots systems and applications related to servers, applications, disaster recovery, cyber security and network.  Reviews, evaluates, recommends, implements, and maintains operating systems, servers, storage and networking hardware and software and cloud technologies.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains a knowledge base of current and developing server, network, cloud and security technologies.  Assists staff memb...

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...

Accounts Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY Provides all logistical assistance to Customers without freight forwarders.  Responsible for the smooth movement of cargo from pick up through vessel loading once the booking and routing have been completed.  Ensures that all documentation is in order and scanned into TLink to allow for completion of EEI filings, Bills of Lading, and any other required documents..PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUpdates jobs, partner profiles, rating of jobs, and consolidation of jobs in TLink...

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