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.    

Stevedore I, USVI – St. Croix

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 jockey truck and forklift.  Verifies receipt of equipment between receive locations and ensures all equipment moves are logged. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: One year trucking, stevedoring or shipping operations experience. LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s L...

Marine Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY Performs repair and maintenance of vessel machinery. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Four years working with diesel engines, pneumatics, hydraulics, A/C and refrigeration system, and some knowledge of pipe fitting.  Certified in fork-lift and man-lift operation.  Attends A/C and Refrigeration classes within 1 1/2 years if not previously completed. LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.  Valid Passport TRAVEL: 15% Travel to other Tropical locations

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on support and heavy freight moving equipment systems: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical. JOB SCOPE No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment including but not limited to: mobile harbor cranes, straddle carriers, reach stackers, rotators and spreaders. Performs major and minor repairs to heavy equipment as...

Heavy Forklift Operator- Bahamas

JOB SUMMARY Primarily operates forklift in all aspects of ship loading and yard operations.  Operates other various equipment including jockey truck, and reach stacker as needed. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department. LICENSE: Valid Bahamas Driver's License.  Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker and jockey truck. TRAVEL: N/A

Stevedore I

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 equivalent EXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department. LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License. Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker and strad carrier. TRAVEL: N/A

Senior Marine Mechanic – Riviera Beach

Repairs and maintains vessel machinery and related systems.

Senior Marine Mechanic – Riviera Beach

JOB SUMMARY Performs repair and maintenance of vessel machinery. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Six years in a related field with experience in diesel engines, pneumatics, or hydraulics. LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Valid Passport. TRAVEL: 25% travel to various Tropical locations.

Stevedore 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 jockey truck and forklift.  Verifies receipt of equipment between receive locations and ensures all equipment moves are logged. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: One year trucking, stevedoring or shipping operations experience. LICENSE: Valid State of Florida...

Stevedore II

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 equivalent EXPERIENCE: Three years in operation of jockey truck and reach stacker.  One year in Stevedoring Department. LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver's License. Certified to operate forklift, reach stacker and strad carrier. TRAVEL: N/A

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