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

Trucking & Intermodal Accounting Specialist

JOB SUMMARY Processes Intermodal invoices for Birdsall, Inc./Tropical Shipping.  Works in conjunction with railroads, motor carriers, and Tropical personnel to facilitate payment of vendor invoices for mainland shipments to Tropical facilities within the United States. Reconciles with Accounting Department and provides upload files monthly.  Ensures charges are in compliance with tariff and provides reports as required.EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administrat...

Stevedore Supervisor, USVI – St. Thomas

Responsible for supervising loading and unloading of all vessels, maintaining ship schedules and managing resources to complete assigned duties including interfacing with Maintenance and Traffic departments.

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...

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...

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...

Port Checker

JOB SUMMARY: Provides the Port Equipment Operator Lead with precise and clear directional signals in loading and discharging vessels.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months experience in or shipping operations experience.LICENSE: Valid local driver's license.TRAVEL: N/APHYSICAL: Operations - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer or handheld.  Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, cr...

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 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...

Port Utility Person

JOB SUMMARY    Pressure washes shipping containers and equipment, treats rusted areas and properly applies a protective coating on equipment.   Cleans and maintains the shop area and reefer Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) areas, including removing trash as needed. Operates yard jockey truck to move containers as needed. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Pressure washes shipping containers and equipment as required using machinery provided.-Operates jockey truck as necessary to allow constant fl...

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...

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...

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