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

Signal Person- St. Croix

____________________________________________________________________________________Created 10/04/2024  / Last Edited:   10/04/2024                                             JD#  - Status: Draft____________________________________________________________________________________A.  JOB DESCRIPTIONCurrent Title: SIGNAL PERSONDepartment: St. CroixUSVILocation: St. Croix; USVIAccount Code: 12050Immediate Supervisor: Stevedore ManagerSalary Grade: B. JOB SUMMARY Provides Master Stevedore with p...

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...

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 Mechanic IV

JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on support and heavy freight moving equipment systems: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms 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 need...

Customer Service Representative (St. Thomas)

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. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in a related field required with experience in Sales, Customer Se...

Equipment Control Operator (Tortola)

B. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the operation of the top lifter and jockey truck to facilitate vessel operations.  Interchange all containers in Port.  Maintain gate logs and update the company cargo tracking system.  Assist in stripping Less Than Container Load(LCL) cargo. Prepare demurrage bills.  Also responsible for the maintenance of the jockey truck and maintenance of the top lifter in the absence of the mechanic.C. JOB SCOPENo supervisory or budgetary responsibilitiesD. PRINCIPAL DUTIES...

Cargo Handling Specialist – Night Shift

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...

Sales Coordinator – St. Vincent

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing support to Sales Representatives as needed through correspondence, rate quotes and service announcements to customers within the assigned sales territory. Acts as liaison between customers and various departments within Tropical to resolve sales related issues in an effort to assist the Sales Representative in maximizing customer satisfaction as well as enhancing the customer's supply chain effectiveness with convenient and reliable transportation solutio...

Asst Operations Controller

JOB SUMMARY Completes the day end vessel loading plan including supplying the Finals, Baplie and Dangerous Cargo Manifest (DCM) reports. Completes Baplie process for inbound and outbound vessel voyages which include closing vessels in XPS and N4, Arranges berthing windows for outport locations working directly with Port Managers to arrange labor and berthing times.  Manages Vessel string and inventories at all port locations with current and future voyages based on cargo and empty equipment e...

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