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
Port Mechanic III
JOB SUMMARY Performs preventative maintenance on support and motorized shore equipment as well as troubleshooting and repairs to same.Refrigeration Maintenance - Performs preventative maintenance on all engines / generators as well as troubleshooting and repairs to same.. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAuto MaintenancePerforms basic preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment including but not limited to: forklifts up to 52K lb capacity, jockey & road trucks, manlif...
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.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPressure washes shipping containers and equipment as required using 1. machinery provided.2. Checks equipment, ensuring an adequate water supply and all working properly.3. Inspects surfaces after washing to...
Cargo Inspector/Jockey Driver
JOB SUMMARY Receives, tallies, and loads out cargo. Operates jockey truck to position containers for loading and unloading and to perform door to door switches. Maintains a professional attitude and relationship with customers, common carriers, U.S. Customs, and U.S.D.A.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Six months in warehouse operations.LICENSE: Valid Florida Driver's License and CDL Class A with hazmat and tanker endorsements.TRAVEL: N/A.
Purchasing Agent
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for purchasing parts, materials, services and equipment at the lowest total cost of ownership consistent with quality, quantity and specifications. Negotiates critical purchasing and maintenance contracts with external vendors. Trains Buyers on purchasing functions and assists with purchasing assignments. Conducts external vendor audits and assists in setting departmental training guidelines.EDUCATION: Associates Degree or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three to five years ex...
Stevedoring Manager (St. Croix)
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supervising loading and unloading of all vessels, maintaining ships schedule and managing resources to complete assigned duties including interfacing with Maintenance and Traffic Departments.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: One to three years experience in the stevedoring field.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Valid PassportTRAVEL: 10% travel to both domestic and international Tropical locations.
Port Utility Person
JOB SUMMARY 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.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-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 ta...
Accounts Payable Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY Supervises the Accounts Payable functions for Tropical companies through review, coordination, development and documentation of accounting procedures and controls to ensure timely payment of vendors, maximum utilization of discounts, and accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and expense information.JOB SCOPESupervises non-exempt employees. Responsible for assisting with the budgetary and financial functions of the department.-Supervises, trains, evaluates, and reviews accou...
Truck Driver- Nightshift
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.
Cargo Handling Specialist
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...
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