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

Accounting Clerk – Puerto Rico

JOB SUMMARY Process cash receipts for Puerto Rico.  Perform data entry for accounts receivables and assist with accounts payable functions.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Two years accounting experience required.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

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...

Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Puerto Plata, D.R.

JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.EDUCATION: High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate with certificate in Equipment maintenance and repairEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance and operation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License - Commercial Class B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsement and Valid Passport.  Certificates in Hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechan...

Assistant Controller

JOB SUMMARY Manages and has immediate responsibility for general accounting and financial reporting areas.  Manages all aspects of general accounting for Tropical Companies through coordinating, developing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Responsible for the completion and timeliness of monthly, quarter, and year-end financial closes and reporting.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: ...

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...

Sales Representative- Antigua

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for servicing and maintaining existing customer base and identifying profitable opportunities for new business. Evaluates customer’s needs and makes recommendations to ensure premium pricing and enhancement of bottom line profit.  Requires selling skills to enhance the customer’s supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutions and strives to exceed yearly budgetary targets.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketi...

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.    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUpdates all Job and Partner information and consolidations  in TLink.  Scans documents, monitors workplans and per...

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...

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...

Sales Representative – Barbados

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for servicing and maintaining existing customer base and identifying profitable opportunities for new business. Evaluates customer’s needs and makes recommendations to ensure premium pricing and enhancement of bottom line profit.  Requires selling skills to enhance the customer’s supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutions and strives to exceed yearly budgetary targets.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketi...

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