Does JBT Marel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, JBT Marel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at JBT Marel. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at JBT Marel?

77% of JBT Marel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated JBT Marel 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at JBT Marel?

Field Service Engineer (13) , Project Manager (12) , Field Service Technician (10) , Manager (10) , Engineer (9) , Mechanical Engineer (9) , Design Engineer (8) , Human Resources (6) , Sales Manager (6) , Software Engineer (6) , Welder/Fabricator (6) , Estagiário (5) , Internship (5) , Account Manager (4) , Director (4)

What are the pros of working at JBT Marel according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and pretty fun" ((in 37 reviews)); "Once you get hired on benefits are good" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good coworkers" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good culture and works like a family" ((in 11 reviews)); "good work environment to have" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at JBT Marel according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management of time and resources" ((in 32 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard to achieve" ((in 14 reviews)); "You will have to work long hours and be willing to take on tough challenges to grow here." ((in 11 reviews)); "Managers are allowed to degrade employees Not family oriented Managers offer things to employees and then lie when they find out it was not something they should have done." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is either out of touch or doesn't know how to fix the issues." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about JBT Marel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about JBT Marel layoffs and their outlook for job security at JBT Marel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed JBT Marel locations?

Orlando , Lakeland , Ogden , Sandusky , Madera , Chalfont , Chicago , Raleigh , Dallas , Kingston , Houston , Philadelphia , Columbus , Los Angeles , Alpharetta , Fresno , Redmond , Atlanta , Gainesville , Richmond , Stratford , Phoenix , Middletown , Riverside , Salt Lake City , New York , Cleveland , Lenexa , Warrenton , Jacksonville

JBT Marel reviews

3.7

77% would recommend to a friend

(509 total reviews)

Brian Deck

79% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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JBT Marel has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 509 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The JBT Marel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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509 reviews

4.0

Sep 26, 2025

Good place to work

Design engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are friendly and willing to help you learn

Cons

Starting pay is low compared to other companies

JBT Marel Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you found JBT Marel a supportive place to work with colleagues who are collaborative and willing to help. We also appreciate your feedback regarding starting pay. We regularly review our compensation practices to remain competitive in the market and to attract and retain great talent. Insights like yours help guide those efforts. We wish you continued success in your career and thank you for your contributions during your time with JBT Marel.

4.0

Sep 22, 2025

Solid Company

Field service coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly atmosphere Autonomous work style Critical thinking tasks Consistent hours

Cons

Lack of training (Every man for himself) No training manuals or guides on ANY position

JBT Marel Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting what you enjoy about working at JBT Marel — we’re glad to hear you appreciate the friendly atmosphere, autonomy, and consistent schedule. 🌟 We also value your honest feedback regarding training resources and onboarding. Providing the right tools and guidance for our teams is critical, and we are actively working on improving training programs, documentation, and knowledge sharing across functions. Your insights help us focus on the areas that matter most to our employees, and we appreciate your contribution to making JBT Marel a stronger workplace for everyone. 🙌

4.0

Sep 12, 2025

JBT

Credit & collections specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture, high on technology

Cons

merger has depleted positions in NA

JBT Marel Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for dedicating over 10 years to JBT Marel. 🌟 We’re happy to hear you experienced a strong culture and appreciated our focus on technology during your time with us. We also recognize your comment about the impact of the merger on positions in North America. Transitions of this scale can be challenging, and we are committed to supporting affected employees while aligning our structure to meet long-term business goals. We sincerely appreciate the contributions you made during your tenure and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

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