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).

Reviews by job title

509 reviews

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

Overall good

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, and decent support.

Cons

You will wear a lot of hats.

JBT Marel Response

12mo

Thank you for your review and for being part of the JBT Marel team in Lakeland, even if for a short time. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your colleagues and felt supported during your time with us. We also appreciate your honest feedback about wearing many hats. In a dynamic environment like ours, we recognize that roles can sometimes stretch across multiple responsibilities. We're working on balancing workloads and strengthening role clarity to ensure employees are set up for success without being overstretched. Your advice about focusing on employee development and satisfaction is spot on. These are priorities for us, and we're continually evolving our programs to better support career growth and overall engagement. Thanks again for your contributions, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Good company

Field service engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great local leadership with lots of support.

Cons

Working alone and on call.

JBT Marel Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with JBT Marel. We’re pleased to hear you found our local leadership supportive — we work hard to foster a culture of strong guidance and collaboration. We also appreciate your honest feedback about working alone and being on call. These aspects can certainly be challenging, and we continue to look at ways to better support our Field Service team, especially in balancing independence with teamwork and ensuring adequate resources are available. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, and thank you again for being part of our team.

4.0

Jun 15, 2025

Focus on Retail Sales opportunity leveraging all retail products

Retail sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Outstanding Technology Large Organization Lots of Resources

Cons

Limited products New Selling Opportunities Organization not structured for Retail Sales

JBT Marel Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at JBT Marel. We’re glad to hear you value the strength of our technology, the scale of our global organization, and the resources available to support our teams. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding product range and sales structure, particularly within the retail segment. Your suggestion to continue expanding our portfolio with Marel products is well-noted — this aligns with our ongoing strategic priorities to drive innovation, increase flexibility for our customers, and tap into new growth opportunities. Employee insights like yours are vital in helping us shape a stronger, more responsive organization. Thank you again for your contribution to our mission and culture. — JBT Marel Talent Team

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