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

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.Perfor...

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

JOB SUMMARY Processes all small company, employee advances and expense reports, advance charges and all emergency checks.  Responsible for company manual checks.  Performs work duties of supervisor in supervisor's absence. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESBalances all computer generated accounts payable reports daily.Coordinates month end Accounts Payable closings.Adds and deletes vendors to the master files. Enters manual adjustments including cancellation of checks, invoices, etc. into ...

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. Assists refrigeration department personnel in all yard operation...

Operations Coordinator- ST. Maarten

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for tracking all of Tropical's equipment moving both  in and out of the port, maintain inventory, and generate reports to be sent to regional office.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to three years experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License.TRAVEL: N/A

Claims Manager

JOB SUMMARYManages the Cargo Claims Department, minimizing the Company’s financial exposure to cargo losses by ensuring all cargo claims are filed and resolved in compliance with applicable company standards and objectives, and within national and international laws, protocols and agreements. Oversees and handles claims made against the Company, and first-party claims brought by the Company against appropriate insurers.  Assists Director of Risk Management with various aspects of corporate ri...

Cargo Inspector

JOB SUMMARY Checks in and loads out trailer loads, Flatbeds, Rail Equipment, Auto, Large machinery, Construction Vehicles, Boats, Lumber, Building Materials and ISO Tanks.  Maintains a professional attitude and relationship with customers, common carriers, U.S. Customs, and U.S.D.A.1. Receives and stows inbound freight with forklift.  Completes tallies and labels cargo.2. Ensures preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment.3. Makes cargo available for U.S. Customs and U.S.D.A. insp...

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.    Updates all Job and Partner information and consolidations  in TLink.  Scans documents, monitors workplans and performs processes to meet cut-off deadl...

Port Mechanic II

JOB SUMMARYRepairs and maintains all components on a chassis which includes mechanical, welding and fabrication.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Brake repair and replacement (S-Cam Air Brakes)-Rebuilds and/or repairs axles and suspensions.-Replaces and repairs landing gear.-Inspects to ensure everything meets DOT ABS.-Works on the cosmetics of the unit.-Repairs and/or replaces air valves and brake chambers.-Repairs and/or replaces lights.-Repairs the ABS System.-Welds, flame straightens ...

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...

Port Checker I

JOB SUMMARY Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides Port Equipment Operator Lead with required guidance for safe and proper crane operation using approved hand signals. Ensures deck gear is set up according to stowage plan.  Coordinates with Port Equipment Operator Lead, and vessel personnel to ensure proper placemen...

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