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

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...

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...

Traffic Coordinator- Antigua

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for shipment verification process from tally receipt until cargo is cleared to load.  Maintains successive customer contact to expedite cargo movement to clear to load status, ensuring appropriate export documents have been received and verified. Coordinates documentation process from the time cargo physically received from shipper until cargo is available to Operations for loading in a container.JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND...

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...

Port Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARYPerforms preventative maintenance on support and freight moving equipment as well as repairs to same.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs preventative maintenance on all 1. Fleet Equipment.2. Performs major and minor repairs to Fleet Equipment as needed.3. Troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical failures on equipment as required.4. Researches parts needed for repairs on equipment by using parts manuals and supply books.5. Rebuilds engines, transmi...

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.-Pressure 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 and all working properly.-Inspects sur...

Port Equipment Operator- Nightshift

JOB SUMMARY Pulls serviced refrigeration equipment to ready area to provide room at pre-trip lines. Stages gen-set chassis in the port and pulls decked out boxes from the port to the pre-trip lines. Keeps reefer yard open for additional arriving reefers to service. Operates reach stacker and heavy lift fork-lifts to mount and dismount containers. Moves damaged containers to shop for repair. Fuels and check fluids of the Tropical equipment. Identifies defects of Tropical equipment and reports ...

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