Responsible for tracking all of Tropical’s equipment moving both in and out of the port, keep inventory, and generate reports to be sent to regional office.Performs all equipment control functions ensuring accurate monitoring and handling of company equipment.Records all of Tropical’s equipment moving in and out of the port by truckers for consignees.Removes batteries from reefers when not in use.Locks empty chassis when not in use.Prepares accurate monthly inventory to be sent to regional office.Monitors unstuffing services provided by port authority workers to ensure accurate, timely and safe processing.Generates Quarterly Reports on all LCL movements at the port.Performs all other duties as assigned.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: One to three years experience with equipment monitoring and control.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.TRAVEL: N/APHYSICAL: Office Environment – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of day. Ability to work on feet for 1/3 – 2/3 day.LANGUAGE: English
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JOB SUMMARY Responsible for dispatching and receiving containers, computer data entry of equipment activity, releasing vehicles to customers, printing load list and manifest for general distribution, in addition to calculating and printing demurrage invoices. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year experience in a related field. Computer experience required. LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License. TRAVEL: N/APRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Dispatch loaded containers based on documents presented by truckers or consignee and inspect equipment for damages; where applicable note on EIR and fill out damage report. Verify container seal number and refrigerated container temperature. 2. Distribute on a daily basis Gate Activity Report to Outbound Freight Coordinator. 3. Inspect and release to customers vehicles, boats, office trailers; fill out Claim Report log and submit to Claims Department. Advise customer of procedures for filing claim. 4. Input data into computer on a timely and accurate basis gate activity reports, ship’s checker report, in addition to all other equipment activity reports received from the various Eastern Caribbean islands. 5. Print on a timely basis vessel loadlist and manifest and distribute same to Traffic Department for photocopying and general distribution. 6. Calculate, print and mail out demurrage invoices. 7. Conduct and reconcile monthly equipment inventory. Reconcile month-end inventory received from Eastern Caribbean islands and report discrepancies to Equipment Control Supervisor. 8. File equipment interchange receipts and maintain vessel or voyage folders. 9. Calculate weekly TEUs by vessel or voyage for Accounting Department. 10. Perform all other duties as assigned.
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 equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in a related field required with experience in Sales, Customer Service or Traffic.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License.TRAVEL: N/ALANGUAGE: Spanish and English
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for overall management and direction of Recruitment. Administers applicant testing, and maintains applicant tracking system. Provides counsel to management on application of policy, and resolving employee relations issues for assigned domestic locations. Serves as resource in providing advice to employees on any personnel related issues.EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related fieldEXPERIENCE: 5 years of human resources experience, and at least 3 years of experience in management.LICENSE: Valid Florida Driver’s License, Valid PassportTRAVEL: 10% local travel to other Tropical locations.
JOB SUMMARY Coordinates a variety of safety functions, including safety committees, safety inspections and post-accident investigations. Establishes safety policies and procedures. Oversees emergency response and workers compensation. Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations and Chemtel updates. Provides consultation and training in all safety areas.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Develops safety programs, including safety committees, inspections, emergency response teams and confined space, lock out/ tag out and personal protection requirements.-Facilitates monthly safety committee meetings.-Conducts post-accident investigations including personal injuries, equipment/vehicle/cargo damage accidents.-Develops and conducts training on Right-to-Know laws, fire safety, emergency response, safety committee activity, confined space and monthly Safety Topics.-Conducts reviews of OSHA, DOT and IMDG regulations to ensure company compliance.-Develops and implements post-accident drug testing, medical treatment, and medical monitoring programs. Ensures vendors meet company requirements.-Provides hazardous material shipping guidance and customer support. Maintains Material Safety Data Sheet files and Chemtel updates.-Conducts safety inspections and preventative programs.-Functions as Team Leader of the Hazardous Materials Response Team.-Assists Safety Manager in other safety projects as assigned.-Performs all other duties as requested.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or in a related fieldEXPERIENCE: Three years experience in the safety field including experience with OSHA and DOT regulations, emergency response, and hazardous materials leaks or spills.LICENSE: Valid driver’s license and valid passport. Professional Certification in Safety, Hazardous Materials, or Emergency Response.TRAVEL: 20% travel to domestic locations and 10% to other Tropical locations.
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 correct data in the warehouse management system, preparing cargo for putaway. Operates a forklift as part of the receiving, stripping, or putaway processes. Puts away cargo in the proper location and documents that transaction properly in the warehouse management system. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Inspects cargo to ensure that cargo meets the Tropical receiving guidelines for acceptance.2. Receives cargo by :a. Verifying and documenting the count.b. Ensuring that cargo matches description on the carrier’s freight billc. Verifying and documenting cargo condition.d. Properly noting exceptions (discrepancies) on the delivery agent’s paperwork.e. Checks for proper hazardous material documents.f. Signs the delivery receipt, and accepts cargo in accordance with the receiving process.3. Measures cargo and enters information into the warehouse management system or on hand tally.4. Properly, accurately, and legibly, records all other required information on tally or in warehouse management system.5. Prepares cargo for putaway by verifying paperwork, and placing cargo on pallets. Secures cargo to pallets with shrinkwrap and/or tape.6. Applies labels to each handling unit, in accordance with company procedures.7. Exhibits good customer service skills in communicating with customers, truckers, and vendors.8. Performs and documents pre-shift forklift inspection.9. Operates a forklift to unload delivery trucks and containers.10. Assists in stripping cargo as needed.11. Transfers large shipments from delivery truck directly into containers.12. Keeps work area clean and free of all safety hazards at all times.13. Performs all other assigned duties as requested.EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE: Six(6) months Tropical warehouse experience.OSHA Certified in forklift operation.LICENSE: Valid State of Florida Drivers LicenseTRAVEL: NonePHYSICAL: Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat, climb, push/pull 50-100 pounds.Ability to twist and rotate upper body, lift and carry 60 pounds.Ability to remain standing for prolonged periods of time.Ability to work in a non climate-controlled warehouse environment.LANGUAGE: English
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 AND RESPONSIBILITIESOperate the top lifter to unload the vessel. Spot containers discharged from the vessel and load containers onto the ship. Discharge loaded containers onto chassis for customer pickup.Maintain accurate interchange information for containers in and out of the gate. Log condition of container and chassis, loaded seals, voyage number and Bill of Lading date and obtain signature of trucker for all interchange moves. Update company computerized cargo tracking system with interchange information.Collects information for the preparation of demurrage bills and provides information to the party responsible for preparing the bills.Conduct equipment inventory audit monthly and report discrepancies to Equipment Management DepartmentPrepare and submits weekly out turn report.Perform preventative maintenance on jockey truck and documents information on standard pre-check form.Accurately maintain s weekly container totals for the Island Operations Manager to verify the British Virgin Island Port Authority surcharge bills. Backload out bound LCL containers. Assist in the receiving and loading of outbound LCL Shipments.Perform all other assigned duties.E. MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE: Three to five years experience within stevedoring environment and operation of heavy equipment.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s LicenseTRAVEL: 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, crawl, lift and carry at least 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand constant exposure to extreme weather conditions.LANGUAGE: English (Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of training and experience)F. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESSkills in written and verbal communications.Skills in reading comprehension.Skills in basic mathematics.Skills in planning and organizing loads.Skills in decision making.Skills in oral communications.Skills in interpersonal relationships and customer service.Knowledge of the receiving process.Knowledge of hazardous material handling guidelines.Knowledge of basic safety rules.Knowledge of top lifter, two and ten ton fork-lifts and jockey operations.Knowledge of container stow procedures.Knowledge of fork-lift operations.Knowledge of vessel stevedoring.Knowledge of windows environment.Knowledge of computer and handheld operation.Ability to write legibly.Ability to work under deadline pressure and perform tasks as required.Ability to work overtime if required.Ability to work closely with others.Ability to perform tasks requiring physical effort.Ability to pay attention to detail.Ability to be flexible.Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision.
OB SUMMARY Check, stores and loads out trailer-load freight. Deliver customer cargo. Clean warehouse. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE: N/A LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License. TRAVEL: N/APrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Counts, cubes, places on pallets and stores freight. Records on checkers tally.• Notes on tally when hazardous materials are received.• Tags freight according to marks/ports.• Operates fork-lift to load and unload freight.• Loads containers with cleared freight, making sure no additional discrepancies exist.• Performs preventative maintenance on fork-lift.• Checks and cleans equipment and warehouse/work area.• Deliver customer cargo.• Prepare trailer manifest for outbound cars.• Performs all other duties as requested.
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, transmissions and their components as necessary.6. Makes service calls to various Tropical departments both domestic and international to facilitateequipment repairs as required.7. Remains on standby duty whenever a ship is being loaded after hours and on weekends. Fuelsequipment in the absence of the Fueler.8. Fills out work orders after every job. Orders parts required to conduct repair and maintenance andfollow-up. Coordinates with the effected departments equipment repairs and services.9. Makes quality fabrications as needed.10. Keeps work area clean.11. Participates in training seminars and work shops when necessary.Tropical Shipping Job Description JD# 00 – 110 Created: 02/1989 Last Edited: 07/13/20052Performs all other 12. duties as required.MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Diploma and vocational technological graduate withcertificate in Equipment maintenance and repairEXPERIENCE: Five years experience in heavy equipment repair, maintenance andoperation.LICENSE: Valid Local Driver’s License – Commercial Class B with HAZMAT andTanker endorsement and Valid Passport. Certificates in Hydraulics,pneumatics, electrical and mechanical.TRAVEL: 10% Travel to both domestic and international Tropical locations.PHYSICAL: Operations – Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks oncomputer or handheld. Ability to frequently twist, bend, reach, squat,kneel, climb on equipment, push/pull 50 pounds, crawl, lift and carry atleast 80 pounds on a daily basis. Able to withstand constant exposure toextreme weather conditions. Ability to travel in various modes oftransportation (e.g. automobile, airplane, train etc.) Occasionallyexposed to outside elements during the course of traveling.LANGUAGE: English(Education and experience minimums can be substituted with any equivalent combination of trainingand experience)
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