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 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...

Refrigeration Maint Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY Supervises the maintenance and repair of all refrigeration containers, generators and equipment related to the refrigeration department in the Port of Palm Beach, on the road and Miami locations.  Prioritizes and schedules the daily activities of maintenance personnel ensuring all goals, key performance indicators (KPI), fueling, pre-trip, washing and repairs are conducted as per company and regulatory standards.  Measures and reports departmental activities and develops process i...

Sales Coordinator- Barbados

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...

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...

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...

Maintenance Lead Person, USVI – St. Thomas

JOB SUMMARY Distributes workload to maintenance personnel and coordinates the flow of equipment due for maintenance and preventative maintenance service.  Train repair staff in all technical areas and maintain records pertaining to the department.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repairs.LICENSE: Certification in diesel, hydraulic and electrical repairs.  Valid Local Driver's License and Valid Passport.TRAVEL: 10% Travel to vario...

STX Sales Manager, USVI – St. Croix

JOB SUMMARY Manages activities of Sales Supervisor and Sales Representatives to obtain maximum productivity and sales revenue for assigned Tropical accounts.  Solicits business from assigned high-priority accounts.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Marketing or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in sales management or marketing specific to the shipping industry.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver's License and Valid PassportTRAVEL: 20% travel to other Tropical loca...

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