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 35 reviews)); "Once you get hired on benefits are good" ((in 32 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 18 reviews)); "good work environment to have" ((in 11 reviews)); "Supportive coworkers" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Poor management of time and resources" ((in 35 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard to achieve" ((in 12 reviews)); "You will have to work long hours and be willing to take on tough challenges to grow here." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is either out of touch or doesn't know how to fix the issues." ((in 10 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 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

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JBT Marel reviews

3.7

77% would recommend to a friend

(509 total reviews)

Brian Deck

79% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

509 reviews

5.0

Apr 8, 2013

JBT provides a positive environment with substantial opportunities for personal growth and development.

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

JBT is dedicated to the safety and well being of employees, customers and the environment. Multiple locations within the US create opportunities for professional advancement. International locations offer the same opportunities abroad.

Cons

In rare instances, smaller divisions are managed and operated under the direction of the employees who were employed at the time the company was acquired by JBT.

4.0

Jun 11, 2025

X

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Benefits 401k match Internal advancement

Cons

Corporate overkill Management Work/life balance

JBT Marel Response

Thank you for your review and for highlighting the positive aspects of working at JBT Marel, including our pay structure, benefits package, 401(k) match, and opportunities for internal advancement. We’re proud to support our employees with programs that promote both financial well-being and career growth. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding areas for improvement such as work/life balance, management, and corporate processes. These are important areas we continuously evaluate, and input from team members like you helps us identify where we can be more efficient, supportive, and people-focused. Your insights are valued and will be shared with the appropriate teams as we work to create a more balanced and empowering environment for all.

1.0

Jul 15, 2023

Eh ok

Accounts payable

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok place to work, Flexibility

Cons

Management HR Leadership Communication Transparency

JBT Marel Response

Thank you for taking the time to review our company!

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Jobs at JBT Marel

Field Service Technician

Warehouse Material Handler